Discovery Dome: Magnetism

Discover Earth’s Magnetic Field!

Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like the stars, galaxies, and solar viewing.

The 1:15 showing will feature “Magnetism”, see how the Earth’s magnetic field protects our planet from energetic particles from the Sun and galaxy, and how the magnetic field also protects the water in our atmosphere from being swept away by the solar wind. It shows the first aurora seen simultaneously from the ground and from the ISS, and tells about the MMS mission (Magnetospheric Multiscale) and its quest to understand the magnetic connection between the Earth and the Sun.

(*Recommended for grades 4+)

Monday, January 19 

Showtime: 
1:15 – 1:40 AM

$4 General Admission Add-on or $5 for only Discovery Dome Experience

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