Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars

This presentation for families with children five years and under features a different topic every week. Come back again and again to learn about stars, planets, constellations, and more!

Run Time: 15 minutes

Age appropriateness: Families with young children

 

Exploring the Spring Sky

This guided tour of the current night sky features the constellations, planets, and stars visible tonight from Santa Barbara. Spring is a great time for sky watching, and this show will prepare you to become an expert in what's up in tonight's sky! You'll also have a chance to ask any questions you might have about the night sky.

Run Time: 40 minutes

Age appropriateness: General audiences
(children under 5 not admitted)

Tales of the Maya Skies

Tales of the Maya Skies is a trilingual (English/ Spanish/Mayan) 33 minute digital full-dome show that immerses the audience into the Maya astronomy, art and culture through a custom score and visuals. Produced by Chabot Space & Science Center, Tales of the Maya Skies inspires and educates through its description of the Maya’s accurate astronomical achievements and how astronomy connected them to the Universe. Narrated by Latin Grammy award winner and Oscar nominee Lila Downs.

Run Time: 40 minutes

Age appropriateness: General audiences
(not recommended for children under 5)

Stars of the Pharaohs

Travel to Egypt to visit temples and tombs of the ancient world and experience the mystery of ancient beliefs and their expression in the night sky. See how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align the huge monuments that are the landmarks of Egyptian civilization.

Run Time: 40 minutes

Age appropriateness: General audiences