Come and learn about Mars Rover missions and the history of Mars exploration. Join us for a talk by Vaughn Hunter, a retired Aerospace Engineer and NASA Solar System Ambassador, discussing the latest Mars Rover missions and the history of exploration on Mars.
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...
Join Susan O'Connor from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association to explore the solar system with the "Pocket Solar System" activity. This hands-on activity allows visitors to create a scale model of the distances between objects in our solar system. Participants will gain an understanding of the vast space between planets and learn about the various...
Our classic live star talk has been taken over by a spooky twist. Learn about the darker astronomical stories and myths of the night sky and its mysterious constellations, all from a Tucson perspective. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy with a spooky twist Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...