Worlds of Curiosity

Thu · Oct 1·11 AM – 12 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?”

Sat · Oct 3·12 PM – 1 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?”

Wed · Oct 7·2 PM – 3 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?”

Thu · Oct 8·11 AM – 12 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?”

Thu · Oct 29·12 PM – 1 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? The new, Bell original planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage , explores th…

Thu · Oct 29·2 PM – 3 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

12 minutes, all ages. Telescopes built to detect electromagnetic waves, like visible light, infrared, radio waves, and other forms, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in the universe, and far back in time. Today, a new type of instrument, the “gravity wave telescope”, is giving us the powe…

Thu · Oct 29·10 AM · 10:30 AM·81st Avenue Branch, Oakland

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .

Thu · Oct 29·3 PM – 4 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

38 minutes All ages Come on a tour of the Zodiac, the group of ancient constellations visited by the Sun and planets as they wander along their roadway in the sky . Be dazzled by fabulous facts and fantastic fables of these notable star patterns, and discover what hidden celestial treasures they hold . Chabot Space & S…

Wed · Oct 28·3 PM – 4 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

Learn about NASA’s Artemis Program, and the initiative to get Astronauts back onto the moon!

Sat · Nov 7·5:15 PM – 8:30 AM·Chabot Space & Science (events) · Oakland

Cosmic Camp-In: Our Solar System $115 per ticket, Members get $20 off per ticket $90 Moonlight Mission – Guests can attend the evening programming only (without spending the night) with this […] \n

Wed · Oct 28·9 AM – 10:30 AM·UC Botanical Garden Berkeley

This session is now full. Register below to be put on the waitlist or be notified if a second walk gets added. Join Chris Carmichael in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden’s many bird friendly micro habitats. Chris will be joined by Susan Greef, Garden Member and avid birder. Beginning and experienc…

Thu · Oct 1·1 PM – 2 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

16 minutes All ages “ Lunaverse ” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases, lunar and solar eclipses, tides, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a curious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night, from moonrise to moonset. Chabot Space & Science Center in…

Fri · Oct 2·11 AM – 12 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

35 minutes Ages 8 and up Astronomy discoveries and art often go hand in hand. See through the eyes of pioneers in space exploration: astronomers who’ve dared to draw what they saw. We’ll take a look at how art inspires future scientific discovery, and how scientific discovery inspires art. With an expert guide and cutt…

Fri · Oct 2·12 PM – 1 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The passage o…