Maricopa County Library District: Eclipse Odyssey
A solar eclipse will be 71% visible on April 8. Get ready with hands-on activities, for all ages, that explore our solar system and the dynamics of eclipse shadows. Activities...
Free
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Space & Astronomy
Events for April 3, 2024
The University of Arizona: Ph.D. Final Oral Dissertation Defense – Multi-Spacecraft Observatory Data Analysis Techniques: Uncertainty Quantification & Comparison
Presenter: Theodore (Teddy) Broeren, Program in Applied Mathematics, University of Arizona Advisor: Kristopher Klein, Lunar & Planetary Sciences
Glendale Public Library: STEAM Kids Club – Eclipse in a Cup
Step into the celestial realm at the STEAM Kids Club! Kids aged 6-12 will delve into the mysteries of solar eclipses, exploring the science behind these cosmic events while crafting their very own miniature solar eclipse in a cup, creating an awe-inspiring and hands-on experience that merges astronomy with creativity. *Registration required. Space is...
Free
The University of Arizona: From Planet-forming Disks to Exoplanets – Reconstructing the Paths to Habitable Worlds
Presented by Professor Leon and Pauline Blitzer Award in the Teaching of Physics and Related Sciences How did our Solar System and other planetary systems form? Which systems are most likely to host habitable worlds? These are critical questions as we plan for missions capable of detecting Earth analogues and search for atmospheric signatures of...
Pima County Public Library: Portable Planetarium
Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. We'll learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the night sky, and the mythology behind them.
Free
Maricopa County Library District: NASA Ambassadors – Total Solar Eclipse
Join us to learn about the history of eclipses, what they are, and how they have contributed to science over the years. This year a total solar eclipse will take...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
Free – $12
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
Arizona State University: THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION – THE NATURE OF LIGHT
Scientist see light across a spectrum far broader than visible light. What can technology 'see' that we can not and how does that shape our understanding of the universe. ...
$6 – $11