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...
Page Public Library has been specially selected to participate in a new STEM learning program from Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: YouthAstroNet! Participants will get to control real telescopes on computers and learn astrophotography. Grades 5 - 9, ages 10 - 15
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 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...
Get ready to camp under the stars at the Riparian Preserve with the Town of Gilbert Parks & Recreation! Pack up the family and join us for an overnight camping adventure Friday, October 17th to Saturday, October 18th. This camping event will feature activities for all ages including fishing, hiking, camping-themed games and crafts, and...
Join Ranger Kevin for a fun evening of late summer stargazing! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a laser pointer, and hear stories connected to them. Bring your sky-related questions! Family friendly...