Exhibits
Discover our newest
permanent exhibit wing!
In this 15,000 square foot addition to Adventure Science Center, you can discover the wonders of the universe through a variety of hands-on, interactive exhibits. Two galleries will open on June 28 with more to come in 2009.
TEST BED
On the first floor of the Space Chase exhibit hall, visitors can experiment with space exploration tools in this spectacular two-story high astronaut training and technology center. Through hands-on, interactive exhibits, you learn what it takes for a rocket to launch, what happens during “free fall,” and how Newton’s Laws mean a lot in space. Highlights include:
Moonwalker
Get the feeling of walking on the moon and see just how high you can jump and how lightly you come back down when only in 1/6 gravity!EVA Experience
Discover the challenges facing astronauts during their extravehicular activities (“spacewalks”). While in simulated weightlessness, attempt a series of activities to see how the astronauts work in zero gravity.Trajectory Trails
Learn the roles of gravity, angle and force in determining the trajectories of rockets, which are essential to achieving orbit and reaching further destinations in space. Challenge your skills as you attempt to hit lighted targets by firing a special launcher.
Solar System Survey
Take a walk through our solar system and discover the relationships between the planets and their moons, how much you weigh on Jupiter or Saturn, and why we have seasons. Visitors will have the solar system at their fingertips through interactive stations. Highlights include:
Worlds of Wonder
This five-foot digital sphere uses internal digital projection to tell the story of the solar system not just in ways we can see but also with topographic maps, atmospheric data, geological features, and more.Tilt a World
Using a specially designed navigation table, visitors can tilt and twist the surface to explore the Earth. A robust database of satellite imagery allows the visitor to zoom in to find their favorite location or zoom out to get the big picture.Planet Globes
Examine to-scale models of the planets of our Solar System and explore the wonders of each planet at its interactive digital panel.
Coming in 2009
The second floor of Space Chase will be ready for exploration in 2009. Look for these action-packed exhibits opening next year.
Infinity Star Chamber
This awe-inspiring exhibit will convey the vastness of the universe with mirrored surfaces, LED lights, and diminished light and sound, to make visitor feel as if they are “stepping” into space amid thousands of stars in a vast galaxy.The Observatory
In this simulated astronomy lab, visitors will learn how astronomers use different wavelengths of light to detect and study distant stars.Cosmic Ray’s
Step into this retro-future style gathering place to catch live demonstrations, lectures and performances and live space-news feeds. Slide into a café booth to explore the interactive database or play multi-player games.
