Adult Education Classes

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Step into the invisible universe. In this immersive planetarium experience, we’ll journey across the full range of the electromagnetic spectrum — from radio waves to gamma rays — and discover how each type of light reveals a different layer of our cosmos. Using stunning full-dome visuals and real astronomical data, we'll explore how telescopes tuned to infrared, ultraviolet, X-ray, and beyond allow scientists to uncover black holes, pulsars, distant galaxies, and the dynamic processes shaping our universe.

This class is designed for adult learners curious about the science behind modern astronomy. No prior experience is needed — just a sense of wonder and a desire to see the universe in a whole new light. Ideal for educators, amateur astronomers, science enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to understand how we "see" the invisible.   Join us and go beyond what the eye can see — because the universe is more than just visible light. 

Date & Time: Thursday, September 25 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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They’ve carved vast craters into Earth’s surface, delivered the building blocks of life—and wiped out entire species. Asteroids, comets, and meteors are among the solar system’s most dramatic and mysterious players. In this adult education planetarium class, we’ll explore these small but mighty objects and the outsized role they’ve played in shaping our planet and our history.

What are they made of? Where do they come from? And what can they tell us about the birth—and future—of our solar system? From the icy reaches of the Kuiper Belt to the rocky heart of the Asteroid Belt, we’ll track these wanderers across space and time. Using immersive full-dome visuals, we’ll witness ancient impacts, dive into famous craters on Earth and other worlds, and follow modern missions like OSIRIS-REx and DART that are helping us understand—and possibly defend against—these celestial visitors.

Discover how impact craters hold vital clues to planetary formation, how comets may have helped seed Earth with water and organics, and how the study of these objects connects us to both our cosmic past and planetary future.

Perfect for science enthusiasts, geology buffs, and skywatchers alike—come explore the dynamic debris of our solar system and the powerful forces that continue to shape it.

Date & Time: Thursday, October 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are the giants of our solar system—massive worlds that have shaped the very architecture of the planets, moons, and debris that orbit our Sun. In this captivating adult education planetarium class, we’ll journey to the outer solar system to explore these colossal planets up close.

What are these gas and ice giants made of? What lies beneath their swirling cloud tops? How did they come to host such vast families of moons—and what secrets do those moons hold? And what gives rise to their stunning ring systems, from Saturn’s brilliant bands to the subtle rings of Uranus and Neptune?

Through immersive full-dome visuals, space probe imagery, and guided narration, we’ll delve into the development, dynamics, and planetology of our titanic neighbors. Along the way, we’ll trace the history of their discovery and exploration—from early telescopic observations to the pioneering flybys of Voyager and the in-depth studies by missions like Juno and Cassini.

Whether you're intrigued by planetary science, fascinated by celestial mechanics, or simply awed by the scale of the cosmos, this class offers a front-row seat to the grandeur of the outer planets—and the mysteries they still hold.

Date & Time: Thursday, November 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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The rocky planets of our solar system—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—share a common origin and the same basic building blocks. Yet over billions of years, each has evolved into a world with its own distinct character. From scorched surfaces to shifting sands, these terrestrial planets offer a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of rocky worlds orbiting our Sun.

In this immersive adult education class, we’ll take a guided tour of the inner solar system using high-resolution imagery, planetary simulations, and full-dome visualizations. Compare Mercury’s blistering extremes, Venus’s runaway greenhouse effect, Earth’s dynamic habitability, and Mars’s tantalizing hints of ancient water and potential life. Along the way, we’ll explore their landscapes, atmospheres, geology, and what ongoing space missions are revealing about their formation, evolution, and future.

Whether you're a science enthusiast or a curious explorer at heart, this class will deepen your understanding of what it means to be a rocky planet—and what Earth’s neighbors can teach us about our own world.

Date & Time: Thursday, December 11 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm