Name: Stelliferous Ancient Skies: Maya Astronomy
Start: 2025-11-19T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-19T20:00:00-05:00
Location: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

**Stelliferous Ancient Skies: Maya Astronomy**
Step into the ancient night sky with us at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature’s Planetarium. This special Stelliferous program explores how the Maya became masters of astronomy—blending mythology, architecture, calendars, and constellations into a rich cosmic worldview.

We’ll meet up, grab seats together inside the Planetarium, and enjoy an evening of stories, science, and stargazing from a Maya perspective.

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### Event Details

📅 **Date:** Wednesday, November 19, 2025
⏰ **Time:** 7:00–8:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
📍 **Location:** Planetarium, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (Bradenton)
📞 **Contact:** John – 914-462-2068
🎯 **Activity:** Planetarium show, Maya astronomy talk, social hangout + optional dinner after

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### About the Program

Inside the Planetarium, we’ll:

* Explore the **mythology** behind the motion of the Sun, Moon, and planets in Maya culture.
* Learn how **Maya architecture** encodes astronomical alignments and seasonal cycles.
* Break down the **Maya calendar system** and its intricate timekeeping.
* Hear **legends of Maya constellations** and how they mapped the night sky.

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### Tickets & Pricing

**Tickets must be purchased in advance directly from The Bishop Museum.**
*There may not be on-site ticket sales the night of the event, so please buy early.*
**Museum pricing:**

* **Members:** $10 adults / $3 members under 17
* **Non-Members:** $15 adults / $5 non-members under 17

📝 **How to attend:**

1. **RSVP here on Meetup** so we know to look for you.
2. **[Purchase your ticket in advance](https://bishopscience.org/stelliferous-live/)** for “Stelliferous Ancient Skies – Mayan Astronomy” on The Bishop Museum’s website.

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### Optional Dinner After

After the show, we’ll head to **Oak & Stone** (short drive/walk from the museum) for food and drinks:
**Oak & Stone**
1201 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Join us if you’d like to keep the conversation going over dinner and hang out with the group a bit longer.

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### Additional Notes

* **Doors open:** 6:30 pm – arriving early helps us sit together.
* **Seating:** First-come, first-served inside the Planetarium.
* **Refunds:** Full refunds are available only up to **48 hours before showtime**. No refunds or exchanges within 48 hours of the event (per museum policy).
* **Drinks:** Beer and wine cash bar available at the event.

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