(Galactic Adventure Package Reservation required)
Our new high definition Digital Sky planetarium projection system catapults students into multi-dimensional space where they’ll explore the life cycle of the stars. With a member of the Fels staff, your class will learn about the age, size and composition of dwarf stars, supernovas, pulsars and black holes, and discover how scientists determine these facts using various tools. Exclusive to the Galactic Experience package, students will receive spectroscopes (theirs to keep) to decipher the age and composition of hypothetical stars.
The Life and Death of a Star Planetarium Show Grades 3-12 (Reservation required)
Classes not taking part in The Galactic Adventure Experience can still travel the Universe in an expanded, full-length show. Their live Planetarium host will take them to explore the life cycle of the stars, from the most distant galaxies to our very own Sun. Students will also learn about the age, size and composition of dwarf stars, supernovas, pulsars and black holes, and discover how scientists determine these facts using various tools.
The Search for Life: Are We Alone?
Are We Alone? It’s a question that has captured the imagination since humans first began gazing at the heavens. Narrated by Harrison Ford, The Search for Life: Are We Alone? focuses on three relatively recent discoveries: life on Earth can survive in extreme, inhospitable environments; there are innumerable planets; and all planets are formed from the same cosmic processes. These findings suggest that life elsewhere in the universe may be more feasible than once imagined.
Shows last 25-30 minutes. Minimum group size: 30 (fewer if other groups have reserved); maximum 240. Special audio available for hearing-impaired visitors. ADA accessible.
Fels Planetarium presented by Lockheed Martin
*Available with Galactic Adventure Experience only.