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WaitlistNative Star KnowledgeEncounter the OutdoorsEvery culture throughout the history of the world has their own stories about the stars. These stories were used to teach children their traditions and way of life. Come learn about the star knowledge related to the cultures native to Minnesota, the Ojibwe and D(L)akota Native Americans. The word, Minnesota is a Dakota word that can be translated to mean, “the land of water that reflects the stars.” Come see how the philosophy of “As it is Above, it is Below” shapes our understanding of the universe around us. Ages 8 and up. Please enter through door #6 at Mayo High School.2021 Fall Adult
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Cosmic Origins Spectrograph: Ride Along with a Beam of Light!Encounter the OutdoorsThe show covers the Hubble Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (C.O.S.) instrument, the nature of light, spectroscopy, the use of quasars as background light sources, material identification by spectrum, and the cycling of material within and surrounding galaxies. Ride along with a beam of light as it travels from a most distant quasar to the planet Earth. A tour of the current night sky and observable universe will complete this visit. Ages 8 and up. Please enter through Door #6 at Mayo High School.2021 Fall Adult
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A Visit to the Planetarium - The Sun, Our Living StarOut & AboutThe 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. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface. Some of the most talented planetarium producers have worked together to produce this visually striking show about the most important star in our lives. Please enter Mayo High School through door #6.2021 Fall Adults With Exceptional Abilities
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PopularA Visit to the Planetarium - Back to the Moon for GoodOut & AboutThe show opens with the first era of space exploration in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We see what that era of landers and orbiters taught us about our nearest neighbor. The audience is then taken through a successful launch, landing and lunar surface travel. The show ends with a stunning glimpse of a plausible scenario for our future on the Moon. Please enter Mayo High School through door #6.2021 Fall Adults With Exceptional Abilities
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WaitlistPhantom of the UniverseEncounter the OutdoorsFrom the journey of protons racing through the world's largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is a full dome planetarium show designed to immerse audiences in the search for dark matter. Ages 8 and up. Please enter through door #6 at Mayo High School.2021 Fall Adult
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Rochester at NightEncounter the OutdoorsCome view the night as it appears from Rochester, Minnesota. We will tour the constellations of this night, as well as learn tricks, tips, and secrets for following the stars all year long. Learn to travel, tell time, and follow the seasons by using the stars. The Mayo High School Planetarium can also show us how the stars of Rochester compare to the stars from different locations on Earth. Come see what you’ve been missing every night. Ages 8 and up. Please enter through Door #6 at Mayo High School.2021 Fall Adult
