The Galaxy Garden is a representation of the Milky Way Galaxy beheld through the vision of flowering plants and shrubs. The Garden will serve as a viable method of teaching students, families, and the public, their relationship to the vast and ancient galaxy of which they are a part. From basic astronomy to topics in advanced astrophysics, the Galaxy Garden conveys concepts in a kinesthetic and perceptual manner unlike any standard method of teaching this science.
DASEF’s Galaxy Garden is a scale model (1000 light years per foot) of the Milky Way, which is mapped with indigenous, pollinator, living plants and flowers based on current astrophysical data. Altogether, there are seven different plant species growing in our garden, all contributing their beauty to the fantastic display of galactic color. Each species represents different aspects and portions of the Milky Way.
The first Galaxy Garden was imagined and developed by Jon Lomberg, a long standing advocate of astronomical endeavors. Since Jon’s opened to the public on October 21, 2007, several more have sprung up around the world, including DASEF’s.
The garden is open for public viewing during regular park hours.
Plant Species in DASEF’s Galaxy: