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…

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.…

Are you fascinated by the wonders of our solar system and by the mysterious exoplanets that fill our galaxy?  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS)?  Feed your curiosity at TWC’s Astronomy Day!   There will be guest speakers, hands-on planet learning activities, planet and…

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…

Dinosaurs come to life!  Discover the lives of multiple species of dinosaurs, from the Coelophysis of 205 million years ago to the Allosaurus and Diplodocus of the mid Jurassic period.  We’ll see the feathered Sinornithosaurus of China and the T. rex and Triceratops.  Visit fossil sites, study their bones, and reconstruct how these giants lived…

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…

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…

Come along as we follow the exciting hunt for dark matter.  Learn about Fritz Zwicky, who first recognized hints of its existence and coined the term “dark matter,” and how astronomer Vera Rubin’s observations of the Andromeda Galaxy provided evidence.  We will travel nearly a mile deep to visit the most sensitive dark matter detector…

Come along as we follow the exciting hunt for dark matter.  Learn about Fritz Zwicky, who first recognized hints of its existence and coined the term “dark matter,” and how astronomer Vera Rubin’s observations of the Andromeda Galaxy provided evidence.  We will travel nearly a mile deep to visit the most sensitive dark matter detector…

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.…