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Solar System Expedition | Ages 6+

Solar System Expedition | Ages 6+

February 2, 2022

solar system expedition

Explore the solar system and marvel at the Sun’s powerful flares, Jupiter’s swirling storms, and Saturn’s intriguing moons. Travel to the icy worlds of the Kuiper Belt and behold the latest discoveries from Juno and New Horizons.

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The cost is $75 for school groups visiting during school hours during the school year and $175 for all other groups. Topic descriptions can be found below.

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The cost is $175 for a 60-minute program. Topic descriptions can be found below.

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An estimate is fine. We can seat up to 63 people at a time. Please include the number of adults, children, and/or chaperones. A minimum of 2 chaperones is required for groups with minors. If you have more than 63 people in your group, we can schedule multiple shows using the date information you provided above.

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Approximately how many different screens will attend the Zoom call?

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Although our programs are family friendly, they are not intended for children under four (4) years old.

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For no extra charge, would you like to reserve a private classroom for decorating and bringing food and presents?

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Select the grade level(s) of the students who will be attending. (You can select multiple grades by holding the Command key on a Mac or the Controlkey on a PC.)

Please check here if you are interested in a campus tour as part of your visit.

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Please read through our facility policies below and then check the box to confirm that you understand them.

Payment must be received for your program in advance.
A minimum of 2 chaperones is required for groups with minors.
One chaperone for every four children is required for children aged 6 and under. For children aged 7-17 years old, one chaperone for every 10 children is required.

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Please read through our facility policies below and then check the box to confirm that you understand them.

Payment must be received for your program in advance.
A minimum of 2 chaperones is required for groups with minors.
One chaperone for every four children is required for children aged 6 and under. For children aged 7-17 years old, one chaperone for every 10 children is required.

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Upcoming Events

Mar28
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March 28, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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March 29, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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April 4, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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April 9, 2025, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Apr11
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April 11, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr18
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April 18, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr25
Stars in the Tropics
April 25, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr30
Artistic Lunar Depictions
April 30, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Solar System Expedition | Ages 6+

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