STARLAB INDOOR PLANETARIUM, THE MOST UNIQUE PLANETARIUM IN ARIZONA!

Upcoming StarLab Indoor Planetarium shows are at the Challenger Center on Saturdays May 3, June 7, June 12, July 5, July 12, August 2, and August 16. Two shows are offered each day, at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Inside the StarLab Indoor Planetarium, stargazers are transported into a night sky environment perfect for studying the stars, the moon, constellations, planets, deep space objects, celestial coordinates, the seasons, multicultural folklore/mythology, and much more. Show topics: May 3, The May Sky. June 7, The June Sky. June 21, Summer Stargazing. July 5, The July Sky. July 12, Mars Approaches!. August 2, The August Sky. August 16, The Milky Way.

StarLab is presented at the Challenger Center by Tony and Carole LaConte of Stargazing for Everyone. StarLab admission price is $4/person, which is in addition to admission to the Challenger Center. General admission to the Center is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors and children ages 6–18; free for children under age 6.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT, FEATURING ACTIVITIES AND STARGAZING!

On selected weekend evenings, the Challenger Space Center hosts a fun-filled family evening featuring space-themed events and games, along with an entertaining and interactive Stargazing program using high-powered telescopes. Upcoming Stargazing nights are: May 17 (Saturday); June 13 (Friday); July 12 (Saturday); and August 16 (Saturday). Stargazing is presented at the Challenger Center by Tony and Carole LaConte of Stargazing for Everyone.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for family activities. Hot dogs, chips, and soda are available for a nominal fee. At approximately 7:30 p.m., the telescopes are set up. The program consists of a slide presentation on the constellations and planets, with information on upcoming sky events. Included are stories of the night sky, featuring folklore from many different cultures. Attendees can then look through several different high-powered telescopes at the moon, planets, star clusters, etc. Stargazing is an outdoor program, so consider bringing a water bottle and lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, an alternative program will be provided.

Cost: Stargazing is free with admission to the Center, which is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors and children ages 6-18; free for children under age 6. Hot dogs, chips, and soda are an additional nominal fee.