SUNSET SCIENCE
Enjoy summer evening astronomy programs with engaging speakers, thematic programs, and activities for all ages! After sunset head to our observation deck to explore the cosmos through Chabot historic telescopes.
Theme: The Search for Planets
Learn about planets around other stars in the universe called exoplanets and how scientists use tools to look for them. Enter the Exoplanet zone where you will use your imaging to create your own planet, perform experiments with frozen icy orbs to learn why astrobiologists are interested in water worlds and their potential for life. Julia DeMarines will return for an encore performance of Space in Your Face, a life science talk that pushes the boundaries of science futurism and reality. The night will include hands-on planet activities led by Chabot’s teen Galaxy Explorers. Beer, wine, and snacks will be sold. Please enter via the observation deck.
Schedule
6:30-9:00pm Hands-on Activities with the Galaxy Explorers
7pm Planet Hunter, an interactive science theater program
8pm Space in Your Face: Exoplanets-Understanding planets outside of our solar system
9pm Direct Imaging of Earth-like Exoplanets with NASA
Please enter through the observatory.