Did you know that over 2,000 years ago, ancient astronomers knew the Earth was round, measured its diameter and distance from the Sun, created an accurate star map with magnitudes, knew the length of the year to the precision of our modern calendar, and developed a method for predicting eclipses.  Discover how the Pantheon is…

Did you know that over 2,000 years ago, ancient astronomers knew the Earth was round, measured its diameter and distance from the Sun, created an accurate star map with magnitudes, knew the length of the year to the precision of our modern calendar, and developed a method for predicting eclipses.  Discover how the Pantheon is…

Take off on a lunar adventure with a curious stowaway cat! “Larry Cat in Space” is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. Through Larry’s eyes, we observe his human family, a group of enthusiastic sky-watchers. When his best friend Diana takes a job on the…

Take a tour of the spring night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist. Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see. Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer, including galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and more.…

Tour the solar system from the perspective of a visitor from another part of the galaxy.  Starting at the farthest reaches of our solar system, the Oort Cloud, and moving in toward the Sun, learn about each of the planets, the difference between rocky and gas giant planets, dwarf planets, and other objects in the…