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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.)听
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 听7+; grades 2+)
- Reason for the Seasons (Age recommendation 听9+; grades 4+)
- Moon Phases (Age recommendation 听9+; grades 4+)
- Tour of the Universe (Age recommendation 听11+; grades 6+)听
Can you tell the difference between a meteorite from space and a 鈥渕eteor-wrong鈥 from Earth? In this demonstration, we explore where meteorites come from, what they鈥檙e 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 25 participants at a time.
3鈥2鈥1鈥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 25 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 25 participants at a time.
Curious to have a Q&A session with a University of Colorado graduate student researcher who studies astronomy? We鈥檙e 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.
Empower your Teachers!
We provide hands-on STEM workshops for educators and K-12 Teachers.
What's included:听
- On-site workshops for K鈥12 teachers
- Ready-to-use educational resources
- Support in building student identity in STEM
- Optional follow-up support and classroom materials
- NGSS-aligned practical trainings 听
Ideal for professional development days, in-service training, or district-wide initiatives. Fully customizable to your school and district needs.
Got a question? Ready to book? Contact us.
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Telescope Observing Programs
How do astronomers study our Sun?听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 25 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 25 students at a time.
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听for a specific price quote.
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