Calling all aspiring astronauts! Blast off into a week of space science and adventure! Pilot a rover, raise crops for a Mars mission, and explore the stars and planets in our planetarium. Build and launch rockets during our expedition to Meteor Crater as we train to survive off world as NASA astronauts do today! Ages 9 - 10 June 29 - July 3 | Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You’ll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park. Bring your flashlight or UV light to hunt for fluorescent arachnids. Participants will meet at Red-tailed Hawk Pavilion. Parents will need to register and attend...