July 11, 1:00 PM
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry — Neil deGrasse Tyson & Gregory Mone
Eventbrite: https://cosmicstorytime-astrophysicsforyoungpeople.eventbrite.com

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry — Neil deGrasse Tyson & Gregory Mone
A child-friendly introduction to the universe, from the Big Bang to black holes and dark matter, using clear explanations, visuals, and storytelling to make cosmic ideas accessible and engaging.

About the Series

Constellations are stories humans created to connect distant points of light. In that same spirit, The Constellation Bench imagines the city as a network of people, memories, languages, and journeys—linked across difference.

Nebulae are places where stars are born from dust and fragments. This gathering extends that idea into public space, envisioning it as a site where encounters, stories, and communities emerge from many small pieces coming together.

Cosmic Story Time is an intergenerational reading and gathering series centered around The Constellation Bench. Families, seniors, neighbors, and visitors are invited to bring books, stories, or poems they wish to share. A selection of books chosen by the artist, aligned with the sculpture’s themes, will also be available.

Each session will include short readings, open conversation, imaginative exchange, reflections on cities, ecology, and belonging, and quiet collective moments under the “constellation” of the sculpture. The project encourages community exchange, informal learning, and public space as a welcoming environment for all ages.