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Space & Science News

Powerful Antenna Attached to NASA's GLAST Satellite

The powerful antenna system that will enable NASA's GLAST to communicate with stations on Earth has been successfully connected to the spacecraft. Read more

Astronomers Find Suspected Medium-Size Black Hole in Omega Centauri

Astronomers at the Max-Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Germany and the University of Texas at Austin have reported on the possible detection of an intermediate-mass black hole in the core of Omega Centauri. Read more

Hubble Finds First Organic Molecule on an Exoplanet

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has made the first detection ever of an organic molecule in the atmosphere of a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting another star. This breakthrough is an important step in eventually identifying signs of life on a planet outside our solar system. Learn more

Astronomy & Science Gifts!

Visit our Gift Shop and see our exciting new astronomy and science toys, gifts, and decor.

Our Astronomy Store has all the latest toys and tools for your star gazer. Turn your living room or bedroom into a Planetarium! Check out the Star Theater 2 with Interactive Meteor Maker!

Check out our fun remote control creatures - from Snakes to Tarantulas!

Capture the beauty and peaceful feeling of the ocean with our unique Zen Dolphin!

May Public Shows

Meditainment

Too busy to breathe? Too frazzled for fun? Meditainment's for you!
Sit back, relax, close your eyes and embark on a journey of Imagination Reality where you play the leading role! Join us for guided meditation under the stars at Drake Planetarium; a time to relax and rejuvenate.

Join us on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Call today to make reservations. For more details, click here.

The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

Drake Planetarium offers "The Secret Of The Cardboard Rocket" as our May public planetarium show.

What is the secret of the cardboard rocket? Two young adventurers turn an old cardboard box into a rocket and blast off on an awesome adventure to the most amazing places in the solar system. They visit each planet in turn and learn a little about what makes each planet unique. A great show for kids and adults, featuring 360 degree imagery and surround sound.
Join us on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm or Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:00 pm. For more details, click here.

Coming in July - our popular Laser Shows return! Check back for a schedule or request an email update

Laser Magic Series -July 7- Aug 9

This summer, Drake Planetarium becomes an ever-changing universe of brilliantly colored astronomical imagery and animations, with our Laser Magic Series.

Come experience the music of the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, U2, NSync, the B52s and many more set to an electrifying display of brilliant laser light. For more information, click here.

Legends of the Night Sky
Bring the entire family to this mythological story on the constellations in a fun-filled, animated adventure that is unlike any traditional planetarium program. "Legends" is the first traditionally animated fulldome laser planetarium show ever made. For more information, click here.

Call today and reserve your seats at one or more of our Star Shows! 513-396-5578

Summer Programs

Space Camp

Would your child enjoy building and launching their own rockets and being part of a space command crew? Then signup for a week in Space Camp. Campers have access to remote telescopes around the world and engage is a series of space challenges. For more details, click here.

LEGO Camps

Does your son or daughter enjoy creating and building with LEGOs? Then signup for our Architecture or Crazy Contraption Camp. Or maybe Robotics is what interests your kids. We have 3 different Robotics camps. We have programs for ages 4 to 14. For more information, click here.

Learner's Edge Academic Program

Help your child get and stay ahead this summer with our unique Leaner's Edge Academic Program. We offer hands-on classes in reading, math, and science over an 8-week timespan. You choose the weeks, times and subjects that work best for your family! Learn more.

Check here to download our Summer Camp 2008 Flyer

Girl's Mentoring After School Science Program

Check out our first year of our Girl's Mentoring Science Program. Girls from Grades 2 and 3 come once a week for hands-on activities in our Science Center.

Our thanks to The Greater Cincinnati Foundation for sponsoring this outstanding program
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LEGO Birthday Parties

Are you looking for a fun-filled Birthday Party that your child will remember for years to come? One that all of the guests will be talking about for weeks? Then book a LEGO Birthday Parties at Drake Science Center! The kids will have a great time and you don't have to clean your house. For information and reservations, call 513-396-5578.

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