27 minutes Grades 4-12 Not all stars are created equal. Some are massive. Others are tiny; almost insignificant. The specific characteristics of a star will determine what type of life it will lead, how long it might live and even the type of death it will die. We will witness the amazing variety of stars […]
21 minutes Grades 4-12 An intimate look at the role the Sun plays in the life of our solar system. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the Sun to the mass ejections of solar material into surrounding space, we experience the power of the Sun and its impact on the planets and […]
33 minutes Grades 4-12 Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago. Explore the great pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus and experience the rest of the world’s Seven Wonders. We will investigate the theories of how these wonders […]
32 minutes Grades 4-12 The Space Shuttle program flew 135 Shuttle flights from 1981 to 2011. The Orbiter (Shuttle) as we knew it, will never fly again. This program exams the many many triumphs and the two disaster that occurred pointing out that space exploration must continue for the benefit of humankind.
44 minutes Grades 4-12 SpacePark 360 is a 9-ride show that takes audiences on a wild immersive ride through the Solar System while recreating the experience of amusement park thrill rides—roller coasters, pendulums, inverters and more from the tops of Jupiter’s clouds to the icy depths of Neptune’s moon Triton, each location serves to heighten […]
23 minutes Grades 3-12 Zodiac constellation patterns, with mythological tales are told in a program that weaves history, mythology, and astronomy. Astrology and the fallacy of astrology are demonstrated and explained. Also, included are excellent demonstrations of Earth Motions Like: Rotation, Revolution, and Precession, as well as the Reasons for the Seasons.
21 minutes Grades 4-12 Discover the wonders of our sun. Its incredible energy has supported life on earth for millennia, but is now threatening our technology and way of life. Travel to the distant future to discover our sun’s connection to the universe’s cosmic cycle of life and death. Educator Resources Educator Guide Teacher Resource […]
34 minutes Grades 3-12 Tales of the Maya Skies immerses the audience in Mayan astronomy, art and culture through a custom score and visuals. Produced by Chabot Space & Science Center, Tales of the Maya Skies inspires and educates through its description of the Maya’s accurate astronomical achievements and how astronomy connected them to the […]
29 minutes Grades 3-12 This fulldome show is a potpourri of Astronomy topics such as: Moon Phases, Eclipses, Tides and Lunar surface features; Solar System where the Sun and all planets are depicted; 8 winter Constellations and their bright stars; Earth Motions and Seasons; Star types; galaxies, and the size of the Universe in general. […]
23 minutes Grades 4-12 Galileo’s telescopic observations began a revolution, transforming our views of the cosmos and our place within. It is a revolution, which four hundred years later, continues. Today you can attend star parties where amateur astronomers set up their telescopes for public viewing. Learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble […]
