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Popular Outreach Programs
The dome is 16' x 16' x 11' high, so a large room with an electrical outlet is necessary. Gyms or cafeterias are often good places for the dome. (We will not set the dome up outdoors.) Our MiniDome seats approximately 25 people at a time.
- Tour of the Night Sky (Age recommendation 5+; grades K+)
- Tour of the Solar System (Age recommendation 泭7+; grades 2+)
- Reason for the Seasons (Age recommendation 泭9+; grades 4+)
- Moon Phases (Age recommendation 泭9+; grades 4+)
- Tour of the Universe (Age recommendation 泭11+; grades 6+)泭
Can you tell the difference between a meteorite from space and a meteor-wrong from Earth? In this demonstration, we explore where meteorites come from, what theyre made of, how they end up on Earth, and why they are important for astronomers to study. Learn some of the techniques scientists use to tell the difference between a rock that came from space and an ordinary Earth rock, then see if you can figure out which of our rocks are true meteorites and which are imposters!
Age recommendation 7+; demonstration can accommodate up to 30 participants at a time.
321在lastoff! What different elements does a rocket need in order to fly? Learn about sounding rockets, which do not go into space yet are still incredibly useful for astronomers. Construct and decorate your own paper rocket, then launch it with a blast of air!
Age recommendation 4 - 14; lab can accommodate up to 30 participants at a time.
Learn about astronomy by representing objects in the solar system with your body! Spin around as the Earth and hold a "moon ball" to explore the phases of the moon, walk out the scaled distances and sizes of the various planets, or represent the planets in their orbit around the sun. These activities will get you up and moving!
Age recommendation 5+; activity can accommodate up to 30 participants at a time.
Telescope Observing Programs
How do astronomers study our Sun?泭Learn about different types of telescopes and techniques astronomers use to study the cosmos, including our star, the Sun! Then, get a chance to safely observe the Sun for yourself using a solar telescope, Sunspotter, and Solar glasses.
Age recommendation 6+; activity can accommodate up to 30 students at a time.
Interested in a night sky tour and looking at the moon, planets, and star clusters through telescopes? If you have an outdoor location in mind, we work with our partners at the Sommers-Bausch Observatory to bring the experience to you!
Age recommendation 6+; activity can accommodate up to 30 students at a time.
Other Outreach Programs
Curious to have a Q&A session with a University of Colorado graduate student researcher who studies astronomy? Were happy to help find someone to come visit you! The Q&A session can also be paired with a short overview of what your visiting astronomer studies.
Age recommendation 9+; activity can accommodate up to 50 people at a time.
Hoping for an activity that has a different focus or theme than whats listed here? Let us know what you have in mind and well see what we can do!
Pricing Information
We aim to offer the lowest possible price for our outreach events.
Although the cost varies based on the number of presentation hours, the distance to your location, and the number of activities you request, our outreach programs typically cost an average of $500. We do offer a 30% discount for Reduced Lunch and Title 1 schools.
Contact us泭for a specific price quote.
Ready to schedule a visit?
Call 303.492.5002.