Phantom of the Universe
(25 min) An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter”. This show is narrated by Tilda Swinton, a British actress. Ages […]
I’ll Show You the Night
Buy Tickets $25 All-ages, Family-friendly. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. "Where will we find shelter, / When there’s no light to guide us home? / Where is the North Star? / Polaris, where did you go?" “I’ll Show You the Night” by Brightdarkdawn / Anne Carol Mitchell The […]
From Oakland to the Stars: A weekend celebration of our new exhibit, Universe Unveiled
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 Buy Tickets From Oakland to the Stars: A weekend celebration of our new exhibit, Universe Unveiled April 26–27 | Chabot Space & Science Center Join us for a weekend full of hands-on discovery and community connection as we unveil our newest outdoor exhibit, Universe Unveiled, on the Observation Deck. From stunning space […]
Big Astronomy 2021
(26 min) Big Astronomy explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. It gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer. Ages 8 and up California Academy of Sciences
Science Through Shadows: Chasing Polymele’s Shadow
(10 Min) On February 3, 2023, over 100 telescopes across two continents were deployed to observe the Trojan asteroid Polymele and its satellite during an occultation. In this episode, we'll learn about occultations which occur when an object, like an asteroid, passes in front of a star, momentarily blocking its light and sending a shadow […]
