06-08 | Total Solar Eclipse Celebration (Space Center)

Eclipse Celebration DETAILS

From the organizer:

Access to the event is included in general admission to Space Center Houston for these three days.

Make Space Center Houston your eclipse viewing destination! Learn about the science of solar eclipses with three days of interactive programming—all included in general admission.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. On April 8, all guests will receive a complimentary pair of eclipse glasses!

 

Only on April 6

• 12 p.m. | Space Center Theater | Houston Youth Chamber Orchestra perform music inspired by the cosmos
• 2:15 p.m. | Destiny Theater | Special Presentation “How did the 1919 Eclipse help prove General Relativity?,” Dr. Yuri Bonder
• 3:30 p.m. | Destiny Theater | Presentación especial “¿Cómo ayudo el eclipse de 1919 a probar la relatividad general?,” Dr. Yuri Bonder

All Day

• Interactive Community Mural by GONZO247 inspired by the phases of the eclipse
• New presentations and hands-on labs about eclipses
• Pop-up planetarium presentation
• Eclipse merch for sale at Space Trader
• Sun spotter telescopes for guests

April 7 –All Day

• Interactive Community Mural by GONZO247 inspired by the phases of the eclipse
• New presentations and hands-on labs about eclipses
• Pop-up planetarium presentation
• Eclipse merch for sale at Space Trader
• Sun spotter telescopes for guests

Only on April 8

• Eclipse glasses giveaway
• Eclipse and space expert lightning talks in Independence Plaza with emcee retired NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli
• Make your own solar system bracelets with the University of Houston Clear Lake
• Inflatable eclipse-themed maze for young explorers
• Reserved members-only viewing area
• Hands-on activities with the Houston Astronomical Society
• Eclipse-themed snacks available in Independence Plaza 

All Day

• Interactive Community Mural by GONZO247 inspired by the phases of the eclipse
• New presentations and hands-on labs about eclipses
• Pop-up planetarium presentation
• Eclipse merch for sale at Space Trader
• Sun spotter telescopes for guests

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