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One Giant Leap
July 2, 2019 - July 31, 2019
We’re celebrating one of the greatest achievements in human history: when humans walked on the moon for the first time. Our special programming will help you relive that moment — or even introduce it to a younger generation!
The moon celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. June 26th when we partner with WEDU-PBS for a FREE special showing of Robert Stone’s “Chasing the Moon,” which includes previously overlooked and lost archival material that has never been seen by the public! (Ticket info)
Our celebration continues throughout July with:
- “One Giant Leap,” a special 15-minute production by The Bishop’s own astronomy experts showing daily in The Planetarium July 2-31. (Included in admission.)
- “To the Moon and Back – The Legacy of Apollo 11.” NASA’s Gary Dahlke will join us for our monthly think + drink / science program, which transforms The Planetarium into a forum of discussion where you can enjoy refreshments and learn about science in a relaxed, informal setting. Gary has worked in aerospace for nearly 30 years and has received NASA awards for his work on the Titan IV rocket program and the Space Shuttle’s solid rocket boosters. 7 p.m. July 10. Get Tickets Now
- Smithsonian Channel’s “The Day We Walked on the Moon.” Witness this incredible day through stunning, remastered footage and interviews that take you behind the scenes and inside the spacecraft. July 20-27. (Included in admission.)