Celebrate Clyde Tombaugh’s birthday and learn about space exploration with the Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science at “Plutomania!”


Pluto image Courtesy NASA

Feeling Forlorn after Valentine’s Day? Celebrate Our Solar System’s Loneliest Planet at Plutomania, February 15

This year we will have a Special Rocket Launch to kick-off the festivities at 9am off-site at the field on Cortez Dr. off Hwy 70 provided by FLARE Rocketry.

Source: City of Las Cruces
Photo: Courtesy NASA

Celebrate Clyde Tombaugh’s birthday and learn about space exploration with the Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science at “Plutomania!” Join us until 1pm MST on Saturday, February 15.

This year we will have a Special Rocket Launch to kick-off the festivities at 9am off-site at the field on Cortez Dr. off Hwy 70 provided by FLARE Rocketry. The celebration continues at 10am at the Museum of Nature & Science.

This is an event that will include demonstrations and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Fun for ALL ages!

This event is free and open to the public.

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