Adventure Science Center

Nightwatch
2021-12-20 12:30 - 13:15, 2021-12-19 12:30 - 13:15, 2021-12-18 17:15 - 18:00, 2021-12-18 11:15 - 12:00, 2021-12-17 17:15 - 18:00, 2021-12-17 14:15 - 15:00, 2021-12-16 12:30 - 13:15, 2021-12-13 12:45 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates
25 minutes
Recommended ages 9 and up
Categories: fulldome, astronomy, available for private events

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Polaris
2021-12-20 11:15 - 12:00, 2021-12-19 11:15 - 12:00, 2021-12-18 14:15 - 15:00, 2021-12-18 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-12-17 11:15 - 12:00, 2021-12-16 11:15 - 12:00, 2021-12-13 11:15 - 12:00, 2021-12-12 11:15 - 12:00 UTC and 2 more dates
THE SPACE SUBMARINE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE POLAR NIGHTJames and Vladimir become friends, talk about their respective regions and observe the stars together, wondering why the night is so long at the poles of the Earth. Novice astronomers, they are trying to solve this mystery by reasoning and observation. Thanks to the rigor of James and the inventive genius of Vladimir, their scientific adventure leads them to build an observatory and then an improvised spaceship. During a trip around the Earth, extended to Mars and Saturn, they get their answer and discover that the planets have similarities but also differences. 29 minutesRecommended for ages 4–12 Polaris is part of our Early Explorers pre-K lineup!

Space Explorers ISS Experience Adapt
2021-12-19 13:30 - 14:15, 2021-12-18 15:45 - 16:30, 2021-12-17 15:45 - 16:30, 2021-12-16 13:30 - 14:15, 2021-12-13 14:15 - 15:00, 2021-12-12 14:15 - 15:00, 2021-12-11 15:45 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
About Space Explorers: The ISS Experience: The largest production ever filmed in space, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is an epic immersive film that invites you to join eight astronauts on life-changing missions aboard the International Space Station. Shot over two years using specialized 3D 360-degree cameras, and with exclusive access to the crew, the film offers an intimate take on the joy, wonder and dangers of life in orbit. Discover the crew’s unique challenges as they adapt to microgravity, perform critical science experiments and operations, and respond to potential catastrophic emergencies. Get access to their full experience through moments of camaraderie, shared meals, and personal video logs. Looking back at Earth, share the astronauts' incredible responsibility to foster hope for humans, our planet and life itself.

Way Late Play Date: Wizarding World (Sold Out)
2021-12-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)

All Aboard for Trains (Closing March 28)
2021-12-16 - 2022-03-29
