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Meet A Scientist Day

Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet these scientists and learn about the research going on right here in our own community. Join us for dazzling demonstrations and activities in biology, chemistry, psychology, anthropology and more!
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Phantom of the Universe

28 minutes | Recommended for ages 8+ This planetarium show explores one of the biggest mysteries in astronomy: the hunt for dark matter. In a journey across space and time, discover the compelling evidence that dark matter must exist and learn…

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Seeing!

25 minutes | Recommended for ages 8+ Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, this planetarium show investigates how our eyes and brain allow us to see the world around us. Follow a photon from its creation in the core of a distant…

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Our Violent Planet

28 minutes | Recommended for ages 8+ Experience breath-taking visualizations of major earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis of recent history. Learn about the power within the Earth, and how we should appreciate it. Why do these events occur and what…

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Sunstruck

20 minutes | Recommended for ages 7+ Explore the sun in all its glory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supported life…

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Two Small Pieces of Glass

23 minutes | Recommended for ages 7+ In 1610, Galileo Galilei became the first person to look at the heavens through a telescope and record his findings. What he saw changed our understanding of the universe forever. Since that time,…

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Beyond the sun, planetarium show

Beyond the Sun

26 minutes | Recommended for ages 6+ Join young Celeste on an inspiring journey through the universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. This planetarium show features stunning visualizations of some of the different types…

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Live Show: Stargazing Tonight

30 or 50 minutes | Recommended for ages 6+ Learn your way around the sky tonight in this classic planetarium show. We'll see what stars, constellations and planets will be visible in the sky later this evening. This is a…

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Incredible Invertebrates

Sunday, March 4th, 2018 | 11am - 3pm Did you know 97% of animal species are classified as invertebrates?! Visit Eugene Science Center to meet and learn about some of our favorite 'spineless' species! Included with general admission / Free…

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