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Family Astronomy: Invisible Astronomy

Friday, April 10, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$15 Kids, $25 Adults, Members get $5 off per ticket
Chabot Space & Science Center | 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, CA
East Bay

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Chabot Staff

Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! Each evening program  features an engaging presentation in Chabot’s Planetarium followed by hands-on activities and opportunities to make discoveries together. Each event includes complimentary hot cocoa and snacks.

 

Delve beyond the visible and uncover the fascinating science of invisible astronomy! Families will explore the electromagnetic spectrum and discover how astronomers use radio waves, infrared, and ultraviolet light to reveal the hidden wonders of the cosmos. What do radio signals tell us about the Big Bang? How does infrared light let us glimpse ancient galaxies?
Through hands-on experiments and demonstrations, participants will investigate how these invisible forms of light help us see the universe in entirely new ways.
Warm up with hot cocoa and cookies before heading out to the Observatory for telescope viewing (weather permitting). End the evening by using the most powerful tools of all, your own eyes, to take in the visible light streaming to us from distant stars.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $20*
*$15 Kids, $25 Adults, Members get $5 off per ticket
Categories: Art & Museums, Community, In Person, Kids & Families, Rainy Day Fun
Address: 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, CA

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