As we learn about the nature of the universe, we ultimately learn about ourselves. This cosmic journey will begin at the very limits of our knowledge of atomic particles and the beginnings of the universe. From the death of a star to the dawn of life, join us on this journey as we trace our beginnings. Allow a one hour block of time. They weren't counting on two kids to interfere with their plans.
Visitors learn what constellations really are.
Rusty Rocket's Last Blast Instructor Rusty Rocket takes a class of rookies on a tour of our solar system and discusses basic rocket principles, recounts great moments in space exploration, points out unique planetary features, and emphasizes the great distances that separate each planet. Rusty encourages his pupils to seek answers to their own questions about the universe as he explains how long it would take to deliver a pizza to Pluto. It sounded like a simple folk song sung by slaves, but it was really a map to freedom - hidden in lyrics were directions to the escape route known as the Underground Railroad. An exciting virtual voyage through the wonders you can only see in the planetarium. So begins our night in the Western outdoors, looking at the stars, learning constellations and listening to star legends and cowboy tales around the campfire.