TELESCOPE TARGET REACHED: CELESTRON BOOSTS STELLAR DREAMS
Celestron has donated over two dozen beginner-friendly telescopes to The Science Haven's Stellar Dreams initiative, igniting a spark of cosmic curiosity among deserving students and their families, and helping The Science Haven achieve their initial fundraising goal of getting 100 telescopes to 100 families across the USA.
September 25, 2023 - Celestron, a trailblazer in the world of high-quality optical products, has made a game-changing contribution to The Science Haven's Stellar Dreams initiative. This momentous donation of over two dozen beginner-friendly telescopes has been instrumental in helping the initiative reach its ambitious goal of securing 100 telescopes for deserving students in grades 5-12 across the United States.
The telescopes are suited for beginners and include an exciting feature that allows students to connect their phones directly to the scopes. This technological feature enables them to capture images of the celestial bodies they discover, fostering a sense of wonder and enhacing their ability to share their cosmic adventures with the world.
With the goal now achieved, The Science Haven can shift focus towards enhancing its in-person programming for the students and their families. These immersive, hands-on educational experiences are designed to spark a lifelong love for astronomy and science as a whole. This will not only benefit communities in Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Buffalo NY but also amplify participation in citizen science initiatives and local astronomy clubs.
"Celestron's monumental donation has catapulted us to our initial goal," said Dr. Raven Baxter, Executive Director of The Science Haven. "We can now focus our fundraising energies on building unforgettable experiences for the students and their families, and nurturing the next generation of career and citizen scientists."
To learn more about Celestron and their unwavering commitment to public outreach and education, visit their website at www.celestron.com.
For more information about The Science Haven's Stellar Dreams initiative and how you can join their mission to democratize science, visit their website at www.thesciencehaven.org.
Press Contact:
Elaina Leith
Executive Assistant
info@thesciencehaven.org
www.thesciencehaven.org
About Celestron
Celestron is a leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of high-quality optical products including computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories, binoculars, spotting scopes, and microscopes. Since manufacturing its first telescope in 1960, Celestron has grown to become one of the world's leading telescope makers, and known for superior optics, outstanding design, and innovative technology.
About The Science Haven
Founded by Dr. Raven Baxter, The Science Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to democratizing science, fostering curiosity, and bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and the public. Through various initiatives, including the Stellar Dreams initiative, The Science Haven is unlocking the universe of science by making it accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all. The organization believes in the power of science to inspire, educate, and transform lives. With a team of passionate researchers and science communicators, The Science Haven is committed to creating a broader, more inclusive gateway to the universe of science. For more information, visit their website at www.thesciencehaven.org.
