Go Behind the Scenes of the 5th-Largest Optical Telescope in the U.S. This exclusive guided experience is an unforgettable behind-the-scenes look at the 4.3-meter Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT), the 5th-largest optical telescope in the continental United States. Astronomers and planetary scientists from Lowell Observatory and other institutions use the LDT for a variety of cutting-edge...
Explore the future of high-pressure experiments that allow us to understand the ingredients that make up Earth, other planets in our solar system, and distant worlds Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to view our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Discover how our cutting-edge technology and ASU’s expert team are driving innovation in the research field....
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
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 on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Join Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium on July 10 for an exciting night of music under the stars! Enjoy a live performance of "You Were Light" by University of Arizona...
Join us for an intro on astrophotography workshop on Saturday, July 11 at Oracle State Park — an International Dark Sky Park! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to take long exposure photos with your camera while enjoying the incredible star-filled skies for which the park is known. We’ll begin with a 30-minute presentation...
Depending on the local weather conditions, The WVAC holds a star observing get together or (Star-Party) on a bi-monthly basis at our designated dark-sky location. Ages 18+
Dr. Logan Pearce leads an exploration of one of humanity’s most enduring questions: Are we alone in the universe? In this engaging talk, Dr. Pearce reviews prominent claims of potential life signals over the past century—from Percival Lowell to SETI to contemporary efforts—and examines how these claims have held up under closer scientific scrutiny. Attendees...