{"product_id":"space-festival-create-a-constellation-september-13-3-5pm","title":"Space Festival: Create-a-Constellation \/ September 13 \/ 3-5pm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCreate Your Own Constellation!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook up at the night sky and bring the stars down to Earth! In this fun, hands-on activity, young astronomers will choose a constellation and recreate its shape using shimmering gold star stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully study the pattern of your chosen constellation, then arrange the stars on paper to replicate its unique shape. Along the way, you'll practice observation skills and discover how individual stars come together to create recognizable patterns in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Activity is Out of This World:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Night Sky:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChoose a constellation and learn to recognize its unique pattern of stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice Observation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLook carefully at the position and shape of each star as you work to recreate the constellation as accurately as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands-On Creativity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse gold star stickers to build your constellation and create your own starry sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Your Own Star Map:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTake your finished constellation artwork home as a fun reminder of your exploration of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes All Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe'll provide gold star stickers, paper, and everything you need to create your constellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Can Join:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen to kids and families of all ages. Younger children may enjoy having an adult nearby to help with the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo advance registration is necessary—just stop by during activity hours and choose a constellation to recreate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your constellation, study the stars, and see if you can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecreate the pattern of a real constellation!\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. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":44288702578822,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1785\/9395\/files\/Space_Festival_Constellation_Event_Photo_2026.png?v=1787610335","url":"https:\/\/becausesciencedc.com\/products\/space-festival-create-a-constellation-september-13-3-5pm","provider":"Because Science","version":"1.0","type":"link"}