Join Joe Bill, President of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, as he talks about the journey for Fountain Hills to become an International Dark Sky Community and to build a multi-functional Discovery Center. Learn and be inspired by what is being created right here in your own backyard.
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and Military: $10 College ID Holders: $8 Flandrau Members:...
Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Activities include science investigations, games, storytime, music, engineering, art, and more! Maximum 12 children per camp. Parent attendance is MANDATORY. Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial need. Apply here. April topic: Planets: Terrestrial Children will learn...
After the total solar eclipse makes its way across parts of the United States on April 8th, 2024, the planetarium will provide a special recap event on April 20th. We will share exciting views taken of the eclipse from eminent astronomical institutions, including Lowell Observatory; set up solar telescopes for close-up views of the Sun...
We are excited to be able to provide a special reshowing of our live planetarium show "The Cosmic Webb" for this weekend only! In a planetarium show uniquely created for our inaugural Celestial Spring Gala, we use the three movements of a London Symphony Orchestra recording of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto to delve into three...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
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...
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Lowell Planetary Astronomer, Dr. Larry Wasserman! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a large television screen outdoors with our new MallinCam. This is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn about...