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5 Things you'll learn at this weekend's Family Day

By / Published February 11, 2015

Learn about satellites during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2013, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
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1) Why do satellites spin? How does a GPS unit work? Demonstrations during Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 will help visitors learn about astronomy and satellites. [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]

DAYTON, Ohio -- Gambit 1 KH-7 reconnaissance satellite in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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2) Some satellites are used as “eyes in the sky.” Learn about spy satellites during a special presentation from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the STEM Learning Node. (U.S. Air Force photo) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]

What does ping-pong have to do with astronomy and satellites? Find out when you play a version of ping-pong that demonstrates the path of a falling object during Family Day on Feb. 21, 2015.
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3) What does ping-pong have to do with astronomy and satellites? Find out when you play a version of ping-pong that demonstrates the path of a falling object. [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]

DAYTON, Ohio -- Children and adults of all ages enjoyed creating their own space stations during Family Day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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4) Take everything you’ve learned at Family Day and use that knowledge to create your own satellite from recycled materials during the Aerospace Adventure from 1:30-3 p.m. [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]

The eerie glow of the Cats Eye Nebula, one of the most structurally complex nebulae known, as seen in "Hidden Universe." [Photo credit: NASA, ESA, HEIC and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)]
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5) Learn about our universe! The Air Force Museum Theatre is showing the film "Hidden Universe" at noon and 3 p.m. on Feb. 21 for a special price of $5. [Photo credit: NASA, ESA, HEIC and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)]

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