AZ Challenger Stargazing

"The Challenger Center mission is right on target when it comes to inspiring our young people to reach for the stars in math and science."

Tom Ambrose
Phoenix Suns

"Challenger was without a doubt the best science experience for the students."

Victoria Day
8th grade Science Teacher

"My preschool class attended a field trip to your Center. I would like to thank you for such a great experience. My students had a wonderful time and 'Ms. Barb' had a great presentation that was geared for the younger student. Your facility is one of the few that offers educational opportunities for the very young. Thank you for your foresight!"

Jean Schubert
Santa Fe Elementary School, Peoria

"I just wanted to take a minute and say how pleased I was with how the mission went. Thanks to the crew at Mission Control, and to the Challenger for an educational experience closely related to our state standards and district curriculum."

Mike Holder
Science Department
Ironwood High School

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Family STAR Nights

Upcoming Dates:

February 11 & 25, 2012

March 10 & 24, 2012

April 28, 2012 > National Astronomy Day

May 12, 2012

May 20, 2012 > 4pm-7:30pm > Solar Eclipse Event

Telescope viewing will be available as weather permits. Other activities inside such as telescope demonstrations, night sky folklore family activities will go on rain or shine.

On select weekends, Challenger Space Center hosts an entertaining and interactive astronomy night that is fun for the whole family.

The doors open at 6:00pm for fun hands-on activities, a simulated launch into space and our new "Scout Corner". At approximately 7:30pm, professional stargazer Tony LaConte gives an amazing interactive slide presentation on constellations, planets and upcoming sky events. Included are stories of the night sky, featuring folklore from many different cultures. "Scout Corner" will take place after the presentation. Weather permitting; attendees will have the opportunity to look through several different high-powered telescopes at the moon, planets, star clusters and more.

Scout Groups: please call 623.322.2001 at least one week ahead to reserve Scout Activity Packets for your group. This program addresses many of the Merit Badge, Belt Loop and Education Pin requirements for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.

Event Cost:

$7 Per Person / $10 per Scout (includes packet & patch)

Children 3 & under free

Challenger members 25% off

Presented by Tony LaConte of Stargazing For Everyone

The Challenger Space Center will provide special accommodations for disabled individuals, including sign language interpreters, with advance notice of at least five days prior to attending the Challenger Space Center program.

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