March Discovery Dome

Discovery Dome inflatable planetarium at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA.
When
March 3, 2025
11:15 am – 4:15 pm
Event Type

Learn about space like never before!

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 11:15 and 2:15 showings will feature “From the Earth to the Universe.” This film takes viewers from the star theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes. In a stunning voyage through space and time, sights and sounds, the universe is revealed to us through science. Revel in the splendor of worlds in our solar system to the scorching surface of the Sun. Visit the colorful birthplaces and burial sites of stars, and go beyond the Milky Way to witness the immensity of a myriad of galaxies.

The 1:15 and 3:15 showings will feature “Magnetism.” Recommended for grades 4 and up, viewers will learn how the Earth’s magnetic field protects our planet from energetic particles that radiate from the Sun and our galaxy. See how they shield the water in our atmosphere from being swept away by solar winds, and witness the beautiful aurora seen from both Earth and the ISS. Follow the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission and its quest to understand the magnetic connection between the Earth and the Sun.

Monday, March 3rd

Showtimes: 
11:15 AM | 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | 3:15 PM

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

Find other Discovery Dome dates here.

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