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...
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:...
Kids ages 9 to 12! Want to explore the exciting world of coding? Join Corona del Sol High School's Aztecs Who Code Club to create interactive, space-themed projects with Scratch, or build your own space-inspired website to showcase your coding skills! This 4-week program, taught by Corona del Sol's Aztecs Who Code club, introduces aspiring coders...
How big is the solar system? How closely are you and I related? How old is the earth? We will put to good use everything we have learned about exponential functions, geometry and geometric series to find fascinating and surprising answers to these questions. The goal of this high school workshop is to show...
Renn will guide attendees through the Vatican Observatory's history, from 16th century calendar reform to current cosmic explorations. He'll also explore Arizona's astronomy, including ideal stargazing conditions and observatories like the Vatican's on Mt. Graham. This free event promises an enlightening look at the intersection of philosophy, science, and the wonders of the night sky....