From the Earth to the Universe
(32 min) The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about […]
First Friday: Close Encounters
Buy Tickets Friday, January 5 6:00 PM-10:00 PM $15 Adults, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members All ages, family-friendly. Are we alone in the universe? Or could there be other forms of life out there, waiting far away in the vast expanse of space? Hear from researchers, astrobiologists and astronomers on the possibility of extraterrestrial life and distant exoplanets that could sustain […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
(35 min) Tales of the Maya Skies transports us to the jungles of Mexico, presenting the rich history and culture of the ancient Maya. Chabot Space & Science Center
Passport to the Universe
(19 min) Narrated by Tom Hanks, in “Passport to the Universe” you can fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.
