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STARS: Powerhouses of the Universe

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STARS: Powerhouses of the Universe

Event Type: Feature Shows

Theme: Earth and Space Sciences

Run Time: 60 Minutes

Age Level: Grades 4 & Up

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Earth's Place in the Universe | Energy | Space Systems

Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science: History

Show Description

Witness the explosive end of massive stars and the dramatic formation of others.

Use the electromagnetic spectrum to see how stars create and release the energy that powers the universe.

Narrated by Mark Hamill

Accessibility

Open captioning is available for this pre-recorded program upon request. Captioning is not available for the live spoken portion of the program.

Complimentary ear defenders / noise reduction ear coverings are available upon request. Please ask for them when you purchase your tickets or ask a staff member in the planetarium. Please return the ear defenders to the staff member in the planetarium or back to the ticket counter after your program so they can be sanitized for the next guest.

If you or a member of your party uses a wheelchair or requires accessible seating, please let us know when you purchase your tickets so we can reserve the proper space for you. A call or email in advance is also helpful. 708-456-0300 X-3372 or cernan@triton.edu.

Education Guide

This downloadable educator guide is provided by the Sudekum Planetarium at the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the next few months, the staff of the Cernan Center will begin updating and customizing these resources for Illinois residents. If you should find faulty internet links or have suggestions, please address your comments to cernan@triton.edu.

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe Education Guide

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