This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
From Earthly wonders to the farthest reaches of space, Flandrau's exhibits reveal the marvels of the universe. Visit the deepest seas, explore the rainforests, even go back in time! Experience...
Starting just after sunset at Tynkertopia, participants will have the opportunity to look through a telescope that will target several different astronomical sources throughout the evening. During this time, there will also be several DIY astronomy activities for children (3rd-8th grade) available at Tynkertopia. A professional astronomer will be on-hand to operate the telescope, assist...
It’s time to BLAST OFF into space! Be transported right into the stars in a portable planetarium! The Mobile Planetarium is part of Arizona Science Center's Science on Wheels program, which is sharing hands-on science around the state. This visit is being supported by NASA's Mission to Mars, highlighting our venture to the moon, mars,...
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Highlands Center for Natural History. Attendees will have the opportunity to view celestial objects through telescopes provided by the club....