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COSMIC PROGRAMS

The Mars Show ...you can follow Patrick Stewart (from Star Trek: The Next Generation) as he takes you on a journey through time and space to learn how Mars has been a part of our history, what is know about the planet today and what it will be like when we go there. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Adventures Along the Spectrum features the clumsy, yet knowledgeable Professor Photon as you study visible light and rainbows,and energy from the sun. What do radios and microwave ovens have to do with unlocking the mysteries of the universe? Stop in and find out. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

More than Meets the Eye informs you about what you can and cannot see from your backyard. Perhaps you have spotted the Big Dipper but canÕt find the star called "Betelgeuse". This program combines slides and a live show to point you in the right direction. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Explorers of Mauna Kea helps you find out what the largest telescopes in the world are looking for and seeing atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Learn about the famous Keck telescope as well as many others all over the world.Why is Mauna Kea perhaps the best place in the world to have a telescope? The program is recommended for ages 8 and up.

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