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Press RoomMedia Contact: David Perry, (415) 693-0583 Chabot Space & Science Center Calendar of Events Please note our new hours: Evening hours, Planetarium & Theater: Friday & Saturday, 7pm – 9pm Special Hours for Spring Break Also NEW: Ask Jeeves Planetarium | Observatory | Tien MegaDome Theater | Special Events | Weekend Spotlight | Lectures | Education | Exhibits Following is a sample calendar listing for Chabot Space & Science Center — under "Museums," "Nature," "Things To Do," or "Attractions." Please also consider listing Chabot events under "Kids," "Films" and "Lectures."
Chabot's Ask Jeeves Planetarium brings the night sky to life! More than 9,000 stars are projected overhead by our fiber-optic Zeiss Universarium Mark VIII star-ball, one of the most advanced star projectors in the world. Additional special effects simulate eclipses, supernovae, black holes, and other celestial events, and a laser system brings constellations and other objects to life, augmented by a 15,000-watt, 6-channel surround-sound system. The Ask Jeeves Planetarium seats 240 people under a 70-foot diameter dome, and features live and pre-recorded shows. Led by professional astronomers and accompanied by music, planetarium shows at Chabot Space & Science Center are both entertaining and educational. March – June 2002 Planetarium shows: Destiny of the Stars -- (through March 29) -- The lives of the stars unfold before us in the winter sky, from star birth to star death, including a final look at the fate of our own sun.. (40 min.) Explorers of Mauna Kea -- (opens March 30, through August) -- Rising 14,000 feet above sea level, on the big island of Hawai'i, is the summit of Mauna Kea, an extinct volcano, now home to some of the largest telescopes in world. Hear about legends of the volcano, find out how telescopes work and explore the cosmos with astronomy’s leading scientists. (45 min) The Sky Tonight -- (Ongoing, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm) -- Take a live tour of the starry sky visible above your head on the night of your visit. The Show includes a look at constellations, planets, and special celestial objects. Telescope viewing is included with the program. Bring binoculars to observe the stars in the planetarium and in the sky outdoors. (40 min.) Starbound: A Sky for All Seasons -- (through June) -- A journey through the jewels of the night – the stars – as we follow the earth's motion around the Sun. Featured in the show are prominent constellations of the four seasons and the cosmic treasures they contain. (40 min.) Wonders of the Milky Way -- (through June) -- This tour of the Milky Way galaxy, beginning with its formation billions of years ago, includes a magnificent view of our galaxy's contents as seen from the vantage point of our Solar System, as well as wonders discovered by modern astronomy. The show's scenes and special effects are all set to beautiful music. (40 min.) Music Under the Stars An evening of jazz with Dmitri Matheny and Friends Dmitri Matheny and Friends kicks off the concert series. Hailed as the first break-through flugelhornist since Chuck Mangione, Dmitri’s warm romantic tone has been called “so cool it’ll run a shiver through your martini.” The evening also features award-winning saxophonist Dave Ellis. An evening of Classical Space Music with Kevin Keller Trio Well known to Bay Area audiences for their blend of beautiful music and state-of-the-art visuals, cellist Tania Simoncelli, bassist Mark Fassett, and keyboardist Kevin Keller present their exciting new show called "Across the Sky" in support of their new CD, which will be available for purchase at the concert. Discover stars, planets, and colorful nebulae clearly visible in the night sky with Chabot's powerful refractor telescopes. The impressive 20" telescope, named Rachel, is the largest refractor in the western U.S. regularly open to the public. The 8" Alvan Clark refractor, named Leah, is the original 1883 instrument donated by founder Anthony Chabot. Telescopes are open for free public viewing Friday and Saturday, 7 - 10 pm.
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Films in the Tien MegaDome Theater The Living Sea -- (continuing) Take an action-packed journey to the depths of the oceans. Swim with jellyfish and whales, and meet strange creatures living on the bottom of the sea. The underwater wonders of our planet are explored in this film produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films, in association with Nauticus - The National Maritime Center, the Ocean Film Network, White Oak Associates, Inc., and Dr. Robert Ballard. Mysteries of Egypt -- (continuing) Experience the magic and majesty of Egypt as never before. Soar over the great pyramids of Giza, cross the deathly quiet Valley of the Kings, and descend into the shadowy chambers of the sacred tomb of King Tutankhamun. (38 min.) Solarmax -- (continuing) The story of humankind's struggle to understand the Sun, featuring live images of the Sun and footage from around the world of solar observatories past, present and future. Travel around the world to historical sites of sun worship, learn from scientists studying the Sun, and view a total solar eclipse. West Coast Premiere. (40 min.) To Be An Astronaut -- (continuing) Follow the rigors of astronaut training, the frantic countdown of missions, and the heart-stopping launch into space. Shot entirely on location at NASA. (approx. 40 min.) For screening times, please visit www.chabotspace.org/visit/theater.asp. Sci-Fi Film Series in the Tien MegaDome Theater Chabot Space & Science Center continues its screenings of sci-fi films on the huge dome of the theater, the first two weekends of every month: Friday screenings: 7:30pm
Special Celebrations Coming Up
Sun-Earth Day, March 20 Sun-Earth Day is a NASA-encouraged and supported annual event that helps schools, museums, and science centers present Sun-Earth activities on a national level, with local emphasis. The theme of this year’s celebrations is the "Native American Connection." Remember your sunglasses, SPF40 sunblock and to never look directly at the sun! Activities/events at Chabot will include: Telescope viewing of the Sun; Sun web-based activities, including a NASA/Ames webcast on Sun Earth Day; Special showings of Solarmax in Tien MegaDome; Sun "Pocket Demos"; Native American storyteller of Sun stories; Sun-Earth Connection nature hike; a visiting scientist for "Ask an Astronomer."
Astronomy Day, April 20 Astronomy activities throughout the day include the use of solar telescopes, seeing the sun, finding your birthday star, telescope making with jello lenses, and learning how telescopes work.
Earth Day, April 21 Celebrate our mother Earth with a full day of activities throughout the Center, focused around the Envirolab and EnviroGarden. Activities are planned around various themes of life on Earth that include:
Space Day, May 2 -- “Adventure to Mars” A day and evening full of Space Day activities for school groups and other visitors, on the theme “Adventure to Mars.” Activities will include Mars Exploration CDs and Interactive Web Sites in the Computer Room, and Have Your Name Sent To Mars; Slide show History of Mars Exploration (20 min.), shown throughout the day; Mars Rover; Build A Mars Spacecraft; Space Play in the Discovery Lab; Mars Music over the P.A. system; Exploring Mars in the Classroom-Teacher Workshop (4:30 – 6:30pm); and an evening Guest Lecturer (7pm – 8 pm). Telescope viewing in the Observatory at 8pm or dark. Constellations Come explore our featured constellation each weekend! Construct a three-dimensional model of the constellation to show the distances to stars, or make up your own picture and story for how the group of stars came to be in the sky. You can also make a star finder to take home, and learn how to find the constellation of the day (and others!) in the sky. For more information call (510) 336-7300 or visit www.chabotspace.org March 2-3 Perseus SPRING BREAK -- Rockets, Rockets, Rockets Investigate rockets and how they work. You will make and launch simple rockets to introduce you to the science of rocketry. A sample of the drop-in workshops offered:
Please note our special Spring Break hours: 10am – 9pm, March 30 – April 6. The Wonders of Gravity Why does it take such a big rocket to get into space? Why does the international space station orbit? Are the astronauts really in zero gravity? Where does gravity stop? Why do we weigh different amounts on other planets? What helps the sun create all of its energy? How is a black hole formed? All these questions and more can be answered with the newest weekend spotlight theme: The Wonders of Gravity. There will be fun gravity-defying demonstrations in the chemistry/physics lab starting every 30 minutes, where visitors will discover the answers to all of those questions and more. There will be hands-on activities in the Teacher Resource Center to further explore the wonders of gravity and how it relates to our everyday life. Learn about air resistance, terminal velocity and how they affect our understanding of gravity.
2001-2002 Distinguished Lecturer Series Chabot Space & Science Center is proud to bring you some of the finest speakers in science to address topics in the forefront of humankind’s search for knowledge. Each lecture will be preceded by an overture of classical music chosen by that evening's lecturer. A reception with refreshments follows each event. All lectures begin at 7:30 pm in the Tien MegaDome Theater. Tickets are $5.00 each, available through CSSC's box office, (510) 336-7373 or through TicketWeb.com. Seating is limited and advance purchase is recommended.
2002 Lecture Series in Education
Advanced Astronomy Class Emphasis will be on observing techniques, using a telescope, locating various objects, coordinate systems, and advanced astronomical concepts. Anyone who has taken the Adult Astronomy Class, or an astronomy class in high school or college, and feels comfortable with basic astronomy is welcome to attend. Training Sessions in Starry Night Pro Astronomy Software Do you want to explore the variety of objects in the night sky? Starry Night Pro software training will get you started as a desktop astronomer. Chabot Space & Science Center is pleased to offer 30-minute introductory workshops in our Computer Lab every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3 pm. Completion of the training entitles you to a substantial discount on Starry Night software in our gift shop. Sign up for your training session at least one hour in advance in the Computer Lab. Discovery Club The Discovery Club is an after school workshop where children ages 5–7 can meet new friends, brainstorm, problem-solve, design, create and explore scientific processes. Activities focus on astronomy and the theme “Our Place in the Universe.” Workshops include: Living Together Here On Our Planet Earth; The Sun: Our Closest Star; The Milky Way and Beyond; Cosmic Debris; Wonders of Water, and other themes. Children will take part in activities like Mountain Building, Musical Toys, Designing Homes on Other Planets, Cooking and Gardening. At the end of the academic year, the children will celebrate with a party where they will receive a certificate for participating in one or more Club meetings. To register, call (510) 336-7362. Educational Travel -- Alaska Capture the Aurora! A travel adventure to Alaska dedicated to observing and photographing the aurora borealis. Space is limited. For more information, call (510) 336-7345. Challenger Learning Center PACCT Discovery Missions Saturday, March 2 PACCT is a series of programs developed to enhance a child’s interest and interest and success in math, science and technology. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the goal of the project is to develop skills appropriate to science, math and technology. Each program helps to provide tools and techniques that will benefit the student in his or her future career. Discovery Missions are problem-solving scenarios that culminate in a mission. Activities based on current NASA exploration projects build on knowledge and teamwork skills to prepare participants for their roles in the mission. The scenario: You will work together as a team to design, build, and present a proposal to NASA for a STARDUST spacecraft. Before flying your "Comet" mission, your team will conduct flight readiness test and participate in a remote navigation simulation to see if your design is ready for launch. Then you’re off to rendezvous with a comet! Community Missions -- Rendezvous with Comet Halley Saturday, March 9 Experience real-time simulated space missions as sophisticated technology puts you in Mission Control or on an orbiting space station. The scenario: Participate as a mission specialist and a mission controller in a "Rendezvous with Comet Halley." Your mission is to: New Exhibit Organized by Chabot: Spaceflight: Journey to the Stars Explore the past, present and future of spaceflight in Spaceflight: Journey to the Stars, organized by Chabot Space & Science Center and NASA. Climb into a space capsule, land a lunar module on the Moon, and take a tour of the Solar System. See real spacesuits and NASA models of rockets and spacecraft. Learn first-hand how astronauts deal with weightlessness and what it's like to wear a spacesuit. Visitors will discover the connections between human exploration, scientific endeavor, and the historical accomplishments of space flight, by experiencing both simulated and real features. Come experience how human exploration and scientific endeavors has brought us to a dynamic point in space flight history. Traveling Exhibits Zeiss exhibit -- A display by the noted German manufacturer of telescopes, and other stargazing equipment, including Chabot’s Zeiss Universarium Starball in the Planetarium. The Lost Spacecraft: Liberty Bell 7 Recovered Ongoing Exhibits Our Place in the Universe -- This feast for the senses uses 3-D technologies to give visitors a walking tour of the universe. The exhibit includes the fascinating Hologlobe, a dynamic holographic projection of the Earth's changing atmosphere, oceans, and continents, on permanent loan from the Smithsonian Institution. Planetary Landscapes: Sculpting the Solar System -- Fourteen interactive sculptures, created by renowned artist Ned Kahn, suggest the natural processes that form the landscapes of our Solar System. Wander through a room of swirling atmospheres, bubbling calderas, and a sea of clouds. Astronomy In California 1850 – 1950: Telescope Makers, Telescopes, and Artifacts -- Explore California's rich astronomical history and Chabot Observatory's own 117-year history through a display of telescopes, artifacts, and the histories of their makers, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. The Origin and Meaning of Meteorites -- This stunning mural by artists Joy Day and B. E. Johnson is accompanied by a case of meteorite samples, where visitors can touch these ancient remnants of the birth of the solar system. Shadow Dance: Make an Eclipse -- Partner up to create different types of solar and lunar eclipses. Activate sensors on the exhibit floor, discover the science behind an eclipse, and learn about eclipse myths, rituals and celebration found in many world cultures. This multimedia experience changes each time you visit. Touch the Sun -- (Opening winter 2002) View live images of the sun projected by the Solar Telescope onto a surrounding wall, watch solar movies, explore the nature of light, learn about sun mythology of ancient cultures, and find out about real-time solar energy usage from the Science Center's solar panels. Chabot's new solar research telescope formerly served on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. Solar-B: See the Sun in a New Light — Learn about our Sun, its sometimes temperamental behavior, and the effects it has on our planet through the Solar-B mission. [ Hours & Ticket information ] [ Directions ] ### | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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