| Our Solar
System |
A multi-media
presentation of slides and video takes you through an overview of all the members in our
area in space that orbit the Sun. Planets, moons, asteroids, and comets are discussed. |
| Finding
Your Way in the Sky |
Slide show
overview of the sky thoughout the year showing the neat things both natural and manmade in
the night sky. Constellations are emphasized, with real sky as well as "cartoon"
pictures to help "connect the dots" in the sky. This show is great for Scout
groups. |
| Hubble
Views the Universe |
A view of our
Universe from the Hubble Telescope. We will show pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope
within our Solar System, inside our galaxy, and outside to other galaxies. |
| Comets -
The Cosmic Wanderers |
An in depth
discussion of comets and their role in our solar system, and what they are made of.
History of comets are discussed, and "killer" comets and "killer" asteroids are
explained. |
| The Milky
Way Galaxy Tour |
A photographic tour
of our Milky Way Galaxy is conducted, showing nebulae, star clusters, and stars which our
galaxy is made of. The shape of our galaxy is discussed, and our approximate position
displayed. |
| Eclipses
- The Sun and Moon Spectacular |
Solar and Lunar
Eclipses are described as the lucky line-up of the Earth, Moon and Sun at the right time.
History of eclipses are discussed as well as "sub-classes" of eclipses - Lunar
and Solar. |
| The
Christmas Star |
Some of the
Christmas Traditions are explained, as well as the history of the Christmas Star. Our star
machine is set back to 7 B.C. and candidates of what the star could have been are
discussed. |