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AUGUST 18, 2012
Science Saturday - Manhattanhenge!

Did you know America has its own Henge? Do you know what a ‘Henge’ is? Me neither, but we have one twice a year in Manhattan! Just recently (two weeks ago) the angle of the sun as it set created an almost magical experience for those lucky enough to see it.

Check out Manhattanhenge here!

The best part of this video to my mind, however, is watching Neil DeGrasse, director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York, ‘raise the roof’ a bit… (a tiny bit, but still!) It’s cute when astrophysicists bust a move! Now all we need is a DENVERHENGE!!

P.S. If you come to Arvada library and can tell me what a ‘henge’ is, I’ll give you a piece of candy. Points for creativity!


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