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About Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Located right on the University of Arizona campus, this center has served as a staple for generations of locals and alumni. It functions as a key educational landmark for the community to explore scientific wonders.story_potoo
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View all eventsDiscover the wonders of our Sun. Its incredible energy has supported life on earth for millennia but is now threatening our technology and way of life. Travel to the distant future to discover our Sun’s connection to the universe’s cosmic cycle of life and death.
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor. Recommended for general audiences.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.