LIST OF AVAILABLE MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS

	Voyage to Space (preschool - 2nd grade) Hear an exciting introduction to space.
	The Planets (preschool - 2nd grade) Learn about the planets in our Solar System.
	A Grand Tour of the Solar System (3rd - adult) Take an in-depth look at the Sun and its family of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
	Pluto Discovery (3rd - adult) Experience Pluto's discovery at Lowell Observatory in 1930, and hear about our current understanding of Pluto and its many unusual features.
	The Current Night Sky (3rd - adult) Hear an overview of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects visible in the current night sky.
	Comets, Asteroids, and Dinosaurs (3rd - adult) Find out about the nature of comets and asteroids, including how one or more impacts may have led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
	Life on Other Worlds (5th - adult) Search the Universe for possible signs of life.
	Mars: The Red Planet (5th - adult) Explore Mars's volcanoes, canyons, possible past water resources, and more.
	Highlights of the Hubble Space Telescope (5th - adult) View amazing images taken with this telescope in space.
	The Lives of Stars (7th - adult) Explore our Sun's life and the dramatic formation of neutron stars, pulsars, and black holes.
	Galaxies and the Expanding Universe (7th - adult) Hear about quasars and galaxies, including the Milky Way.
	Discovery at Lowell Observatory (7th - adult) Learn about Lowell's distinguished history, the discovery of Pluto and the cutting-edge research taking place here today.

	Cosmic Cart (all ages) Enjoy fun and interactive demonstrations illustrating scientific concepts. Dry ice, liquid nitrogen, and various chemicals are used. (This program is $25 extra.)
	Clark telescope tour (all ages, daytime only) See the historic 24" Alvan Clark refractor and dome.
	Historic Rotunda tour (all ages) Tour the building that contains historic artifacts and astronomy displays.
	Pluto Telescope tour (all ages, daytime only) Visit the 13-inch telescope used to discover Pluto.
	Solar Telescope viewing (all ages, daytime only) Safely view the Sun, our amazing star, through a filtered telescope.
	Astronomy Club Tours We also have special programs designed just for astronomy clubs. Click here for a PDF describing these options.

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