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Extreme Life on Earth: Extraterrestrial-like towersComo PlanetariumLearn about tufas, towers of carbonates formed on alkaline saline lakes on Earth and what it tells us about possible life on other planets. Join guest speaker and UMN astro-biologist Fernando Medina Ferrer to learn more about the boundaries of life as we know it.Winter 2020 - Adult
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Homeschool: Beyond our Solar SystemComo PlanetariumThe universe is an incredible expanse with many mysteries within it. Ever wondered about black holes? Experience a live tour, along with video imagery, to explore black holes and more beyond our solar system. Gain a sense of how expansive the universe is with us. We will utilize the planetarium to its maximum to explore visual impressions scientists have generated based on data. Students grades 6th grade and up are ideal for this program.Winter 2020 - Youth
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Homeschool: Constellation StoriesComo PlanetariumLearn about the constellations that are visible in the night sky and the stories that go along with them! Hear some classic stories from the Greek/Roman traditions and more. You will also have the opportunity to create a unique constellation and write your own legend. All grade-levels welcome!Spring 2020 - Youth
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Homeschool: Our Solar SystemComo PlanetariumVirtually visit each of the planets in our solar system and learn what makes them unique. We will reference successful and unsuccessful missions in our travels (scientists learn from both). During the tour, we will discuss what it means to do observational investigations as a scientist. All grade-levels welcome!Winter 2020 - Youth
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Homeschool: SeasonsComo PlanetariumWhy do we have seasons? See Earth from space to enhance student understanding of why we have seasons and address academic standards. We will also launch off Earth and tour the solar system with updated imagery, information, and current scientific mysteries in Astronomy. Best for grades 5 and up.Winter 2020 - Youth
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Minnesota Night SkyComo PlanetariumCome and find out what is beautiful sights are in the sky tonight! This program changes with our seasons, and attends to current information in astronomy. You may catch a legend or two woven into the presentation as well. Explore and learn with us!Winter 2020 - Adult
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One World, One SkyComo PlanetariumBig Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.Winter 2020 - Youth
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Starting SoonSee Change Treble ChoirComo PlanetariumTwin Cities Choir joins with Como planetarium for visuals and voices that are out of this world! Two performances 5:30 and 7:00.Winter 2020 - Adult
