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FOR AGES 1 YEARS TO 99 YEARS
At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
Carl Sagan Day is celebrated in the US on November 9 every year in honor of the director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies, at Cornell University.
Carl Sagan Day is celebrated by the students, researchers, and academicians to pay their reverence to the legend in the field of astronomy.
Carl Sagan Day was first observed in 2009 in honor of the scientist who assembled the physical messages sent aboard the voyager missions with his then (to-be) wife Ann Druyan.
Carl Sagan Day was started by the Center For Inquiry in Fort Lauderdale and FLASH-Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists in 2009.
Carl Edward Sagan was born on November 9, 1934, in New York. Sagan wrote extensively on astrophysics, astronomy, cosmology, and astrobiology. Also a science communicator, he has the ability to convey his scientific knowledge to the general population at ease. After the TV series 'Cosmos; A Personal Voyage' became popular in 1980, he went forth to write a book exemplifying content on similar lines.
Since the day came into being following the efforts of Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists (FLASH), events are held every year in Florida to pay tribute to Carl Edward Sagan. The day also witnesses astronomy lectures, teacher workshops, and science fairs every year. Besides these, star parties are also conducted, where people join together to view the sky and explore its hidden marvels.
This day, you can host star parties or public viewing. Try to arrange a telescope, and needless to say, the day will be memorable for kids and adults alike.
On Carl Sagan Day, go to a bookstore or a local library to grab some of Sagan’s bestsellers. Then, visit your local observatory if you are a planetary science enthusiast.
On this day, science fairs and events are held across the country, one famous one being the Carl Sagan Look-Alike Contest.
The importance of Carl Sagan Day is that it honors the eminent scientist Carl Sagan who has made huge contributions to science.
The benefit of celebrating Carl Sagan Day is that the day helps us revisit the contributions of Carl Sagan in scientific fields like astronomy, physics, and chemistry. The day also inspires young minds to develop an interest in science. The day promotes rational and scientific learning and brings a thirst to explore the unexplored mysteries of the universe.
The limitation to celebrating Carl Sagan Day is non-availability and non-accessibility to observatories and scientific tools. The exclusive events organized on this day in Florida can only be enjoyed by people present in the city.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| November 09, 2020 | Monday |
| November 09, 2021 | Tuesday |
| November 09, 2022 | Wednesday |
| November 09, 2023 | Thursday |
| November 09, 2024 | Saturday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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