{"product_id":"space-festival-chromatography-planets-september-12-1-3pm","title":"Space Festival: Chromatography Planets \/ September 12 \/ 1-3pm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChromatography Planets: Create Your Own Colorful Worlds!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wondered what the planets in our solar system would look like if you could create them with nothing but colorful markers, water, and filter paper? Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where creativity meets the science of chromatography!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse colorful markers to design your own paper planet. As water travels through the filter paper, watch the colors spread, blend, and reveal some of the different pigments hiding inside your markers. The result is a beautiful, colorful planet inspired by the real worlds of our solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Activity is Perfect for You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Solar System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChoose a planet and think about its size, colors, and appearance as you create your own artistic version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Science of Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSee how different inks travel through filter paper at different speeds, causing colors to spread and separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Something Unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery planet will look different depending on the colors and patterns you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect for curious minds of all ages! Kids, teens, and adults can all get creative and explore science together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Can Join:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen to all ages. Kids may need adult assistance depending on age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo advance registration required—just drop by during activity hours! Signing up early can help you add the activity to your schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome explore the colors hiding inside your markers and create a planet that's truly out of this world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event is part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/becausesciencedc.com\/products\/space-festival-september-12-13-12-5pm\"\u003eSpace Festival\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Here \u0026amp; What to Expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll events take place inside the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Lab at Because Science\u003c\/strong\u003e, our retail shop located at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🚪\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f6aa\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLook for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🚇\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f687\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🚌\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f68c\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🚗\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f697\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. 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