May 9, 2008 at 7:30pm

Writer, astronomer and founder of badastronomy.com, Phil Plait can tell you how to recognize bad astronomy when you see it, especially in movies and on TV. During this stellar lecture Plait will debunk some common astronomical myths, answer your questions, and talk about his latest book Death from the Skies! which details the different ways astronomical events can wipe out life on Earth -- which isn't as grim as it sounds! In fact, the book will be a fun look at the awesome power of many cosmic forces.

May 10, 2008
1 - 4pm

Explore the universe through the exciting field of astronomy. Join Cranbrook astronomers for many hands-on, engaging activities.

As part of the events related to the 90th PGA Championship, Aug. 4-10, 2008, the PGA Championship History Exhibit Presented by The Royal Bank of Scotland will be presented for the first time in the Detroit Metropolitan Area at Cranbrook Institute of Science from May 23 to July 30.

Now Registering!

Camps at the Institute offer children an opportunity to meet new friends, explore the natural world and become creative problem-solvers while learning how everything in the universe is connected.