Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of each month unless otherwise noted. Even though there are two classes offered per month, the same lesson will be taught throughout a given month. These 90-minute camps...
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. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
A presentation by Marshall Shore from AZ Humanities Explore Arizona’s rich celestial heritage, from Indigenous stories to groundbreaking contributions in space exploration, sustainability, and research. Discover how the Grand Canyon State continues to expand our understanding of the universe. Marshall Shore, Arizona’s Hip Historian, brings the state’s history to life through storytelling, vintage footage, and...
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all back to us – we are made of stars! Audience: Younger audience, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about physics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
1. Telescope set up- telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. Please do not park at the library’s parking lot. 2. Stellar movie in the meeting room, popcorn provided. 3. Galactic snacks and hot cocoa will be provided. 4. Capture an out-of-this-world moment with our galactic green screen photo op.
Come explore the world beyond your everyday realm. Star Parties are out of this world! Registration is required; see sign-up information below. The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views of the moon, planets, star clusters, and galaxies during this informal, explore-at-your-own-pace program. Treating is not available at this program to reduce tripping hazards. Please...