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Magnetism used for LIGO (left) and to balance a pencil (right)

Science Saturday @LIGO Livingston, February 16th

News Release • February 12, 2019

On Saturday, February 16th, LIGO opens to the public for tours, activities and SCIENCE!    In February, we honor Valentine's day with Magnetic ATTRACTION!  Experiment with magnets, metal and more!  Balance a pencil in its tip, see how easy it is to make a compass, and understand how we control our mirrors!

Tours are conducted roughly every 30 minutes from 1 PM - 4 PM.  LIGO's Science Saturdays are free and open to the public  - you can drop in any time from 1-5 PM.  We request that groups of 15 or more let us know that you intend to come by filling out a tour request form.

 February 16th
Magnetic Attraction

Science Saturday

Exhibit Hall & Lobby open 1 PM - 5 PM