The Universe
The night sky has been guiding humanity for milennia. In a light poluted city, sometimes we need to be reminded that it's still up there.
About Us
We are the Philly Moon Men

We bring astronomy to places where people are not able to escape light pollution. That means setting up high-powered telescopes on crowded street corners for everyone to use. In 2020 we evolved our outreach efforts to accommodate a new world that is still in need of grassroots education. We are raising awareness about the from Universe live-streaming a view of through a telescope, to collaborating with institutions of science outreach in Philadelphia.

Sidewalk Astronomy

All you need is a telescope and a clear sky. Urban sidewalk astronomy engages an audience that doesn’t have the ability or interest to visit a museum. It invites people to make first-hand observations. Most participants in our program have never looked through a telescope before. We refuse a view to no one, inviting their perspective and life experience.

Collaboration

Since 2017 we have deployed telescopes in neighborhoods all over Philadelphia. Philly Moon Men have worked with the Franklin Institute, Temple University College of Science and Technology, Da Vinci Art Alliance, Philadelphia School District, International Dark Sky Association, TeleVue Telescopes, Philly AIDS Thrift, and many more community-based organizations throughout the city.

Science Education

We've developed student curriculum and have visited classrooms both physical and virtual. We are able to structure our classroom presentations to accommodate students of all age groups. The Moon Men have presented talks for a wide range of audiences on topics from astronomy history to sidewalk astronomy

Community Outreach

Urban populations seldom have opportunities to escape light pollution and to experience a dark night sky. Working with community organizations allow us to perform a wider reach of science outreach. We've worked with many community organizations all across Philly such as The Rail Park and We Love Philly

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Meet the Moon Men
est. 2018

Brendan Happe

Co-Founder

Bill Green

Co-Founder

Philly Moon Men are the epitome of what makes Philly awesome.

Every time we we would pass them by and look through their telescope we saw something incredible. We can never pass up an opportunity to be brought closer to the sky. Their work enabled me to think beyond our planet. Love their inspiring mission to make astronomy and the sky accessible for all!
~ Marissa Denker, Connect the Dots