A day of science exploration! Students rotate through immersive hands-on labs, engaging science presentations, and a fascinating tour of the USGS Astrogeology Science Center. It's a hands-on dive into the wonders of physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and space science--where imagination meets investigation. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a free annual 10-day...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...
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 /...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...
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...
A star party is a magical evening of celestial exploration, perfect for curious minds of all ages! Enjoy twilight talks--short, engaging presentations by astronomers who share fascinating facts about the night sky, constellations, planets, and cosmic phenomena. Participants can take turns looking through powerful telescopes to get up-close views of planets, star clusters, and distant...