Discovery Dome: The Telescope

Discovery Dome inflatable planetarium at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA.
When
October 14, 2024
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Event Type

Learn about astronomy like never before!

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

The 2:15pm program will be “Two Small Pieces of Glass.” This experience is a visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo. The film discusses its profound impact on the science of astronomy and how the innovations shaped how we view ourselves within the midst of an infinite universe.

Monday, October 14th

Showtime: 
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

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

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