Browse these blogs, written by Chabot staff and find out what’s happening behind the scenes at the Center.

The Life of a Star
As the sun sets, the night sky lights up as stars begin to shine. Stars range in size and color, but have you ever looked at a star and wondered how it formed? ...

New Planetarium Coming Soon
We are excited to announce our planetarium will undergo a million-dollar renovation to bring you a state-of-the-art viewing experience, unlike anything in the Bay Area. ...

How To See Green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
The rare Green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is flying by this week for the first time since the Stone Age! Weather permitting, we’ll look at the comet during our upcoming Free Telescope Viewings on Friday and Saturday night (1/27-1/28 and 2/3-2/4) from 7:30-10:30 p.m ...

Imagining The Next Moon Mission
What's launching onboard Artemis 1? An essay written and submitted by teen Galaxy Explorer, Sowmya, will be launching with Artemis 1. In her essay titled Yin for the Win, the high school student considers what it would be like to lead a lunar expedition, including ...