January Second Saturday Science
This coming January we will honor legacy of the Challenger crew and the curiosity-driven spirit of 30 years of the Space Shuttle program. Together, we’ll explore how the shuttle era changed the way we see our universe and our own planet.
From launching the Hubble Space Telescope to sending explorers like Galileo and Magellan out to the solar system, the Space Shuttle program opened new windows on space. Shuttle astronauts helped scientists study human health in space, advance life sciences, and create stunningly detailed maps of Earth that we still use today.
Through fun, family-friendly activities, we’ll celebrate big questions, bold exploration, and the power of scientific investigation. Come experiment, discover, and be inspired!
Planetarium Show Times
- 9:15 am
- 9:45 am
- 10:15 am
- 10:45 am
- 11:15 am
Hands-on activity before or after your show (except for 11:15 am show time).
Doors close at 12:00 pm.
Second Saturday Science at Challenger Colorado is about giving families time to do science together. We provide hands-on, content-rich activities designed to encourage thoughtful engagement, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving among family members. Activities are leveled for school-age students and their parents/guardians and are coupled with a planetarium show highlighting the Colorado night sky.
Plan on spending at least an hour at the center working through activities and viewing the planetarium presentation.
This event is free for families, but registration is required.
September - May
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