Virtual Telescope Viewing
Every 3rd Thursday 9 p.m. Free, Watch on Facebook and YouTube Join our resident astronomers on Facebook Live and YouTube live from Chabot’s Observation deck! Our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope. Weather permitting we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and […]
Passing the Baton from Hubble to Webb, A James Webb Telescope Launch Party
Get Admission Tickets Saturday, December 18 10-5 p.m. Free with admission The largest space telescope ever made is scheduled to launch soon! This new instrument will unveil invisible mysteries of the universe never before captured in infrared radiation from the early universe and the birth of stars to distant other worlds. Join us for an […]
CANCELED: Annual Balloon Drop Celebration
Friday, December 31 CANCELLED Out of an abundance of caution, all programs are canceled through January 15. During this holiday surge in COVID-19 cases, we are taking this break to prioritize the health and safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers and community. If you have already purchased tickets, you will receive an automatic refund. Ring […]
CANCELED: First Friday: Have a Ball with The Science of Spheres
Friday, January 7 CANCELED Out of an abundance of caution, all programs are canceled through January 15. During this holiday surge in COVID-19 cases, we are taking this break to prioritize the health and safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers and community. If you purchased tickets, your tickets can be applied to other First Friday […]
Investigating Space: From the Earth To Mars
Steps Toward the First Human Journey to the Red Planet By Dr. Pascal Lee Saturday, January 15 1 p.m. Free with admission Get Tickets The first human mission to Mars will be humanity’s greatest adventure in space exploration this century. As with all expeditions, its success depends on planning. The first steps are already underway, as we […]
