Purchase a discounted ticket and see two full-dome films in a row!
Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions
Were the Apollo visits to the Moon actually a hoax? Have aliens landed on Earth? Can you tell your future by the stars? Prepare to debunk and tackle pseduoscience head-on with the planetarium show Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions. Based on the popular book and website of the same name, Bad Astronomy offers a unique and fun approach to learning about the cosmos. Join the "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait as he takes a critical look at popular myths and misconceptions to show audiences how science can be used to evaluate questionable claims. Bad Astronomy is produced by the Detroit Science Center in collaboration with Cranbrook Institute of Science and narrated by WJR-AM's radio personality Rachel Nevada. 46 minutes.
Secrets of the Sun
An intimate look at the role the sun plays in the life of our solar system. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the sun, to the mass ejections of solar material into surrounding space, we will experience the power of the sun and its impact on the planets. We will trace the life cycleof the sun itself, going back to its beginnings and moving forward in time to its eventual death. E&S Digital Theater. Recommended for middle school ages and up. 20 minutes.
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