Big Astronomy 2021
(26 min) An introduction to Chile’s incredible Astronomical Observatories, and the collaborative role they play worldwide.
First Friday: Light & Dark
Buy Tickets Friday, October 6 6:00pm - 10:00pm $15 Adults, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members All ages, Family-friendly Since the creation of our planet, light has been crucial to the survival of all living things on Earth. Equally important is the absence of that light where shadows play an important role in understanding the world around […]
Lunaverse
(16 min) Explore the nature of Earth’s Moon: its motion and phases, lunar and solar eclipses, tides, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a curious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night, from moonrise to moonset.
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