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Nightwatch: The Astronomer's Passion |
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This historical look at astronomy highlights the relationship between astronomical discoveries and our understanding of the Universe. The show culminates with one of our astronomers describing the Vancouver sky.
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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Solar System |
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Why are days longer in the summer? What’s the difference between a meteoroid, an asteroid, and a comet? Don’t panic – our astronomer reveals the sky from different locations on Earth and at different times of the year, and takes students on an out-of-this-world tour of the Solar System.
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Sky Stories: A First Nations Journey |
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Expand your cultural horizons and experience the night sky through the stories, dances, and cultural practises of the First Nations of BC and the Yukon. Follow the Raven as we fly through time and space to learn about the 13 moons of the Wsanec, experience the Gitksan origin story, and marvel at the beauty and meaning of the northern lights.
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GroundStation Canada Theatre
(25 minutes) |
Powering the Future |
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Power is a critical resource for space exploration because it is required to operate the spacecraft, perform scientific experiments, manage computer data, and allow crews to live comfortably. This live presentation examines renewable and non-renewable methods of producing the power required for space exploration. |
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Colour of Fire - An Astronomer's Tool |
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Polaris, our North Star, is made mostly of hydrogen. Ever wonder how astronomers obtain such detailed information about stars, which are so far away? This blazing presentation demonstrates the use of light’s spectrum and how it applies to astronomy. |
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Virtual Voyages Simulator Ride
(15 minutes ) |
Mars |
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Your class will take an exciting journey to save the inhabitants of a Martian colony threatened by meteor storms and an energy blackout, late in the 21 st century.
Note: For younger students, it can be run at 50% intensity.
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Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada & Ride |
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Note: Choose one of each of the planetarium and GSC shows to customize your package. |
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