June 20, the Summer Solstice, is the longest day of the year. In Lake County the sun will rise at 5:48am and not set until 8:38pm almost 15 hours later. What do we know about the sun? Come to the Taylor Observatory to see a series of short films about the sun, what is known […]
NASA’s website describes International Observe the Moon Night as “ a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the moon. “ Come help us celebrate at the […]
Lectures on our place in the universe and the constellations of the season BUY TICKETS HERE: The Night Sky Series is designed for everyone from beginners to experienced amateur astronomers. The focus is on learning the night sky in a "geographic" sense...locating yourself in our solar system, the Milky Way, and our local group of […]
In this show, we will explore the universe on its grandest scale. Using stunning visual effects, we will tour the wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy, and beyond. Learn about the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, what happens when galaxies collide, and the mystery of dark matter. […]
Purchase Tickets Here The Night Sky Series is designed for everyone from beginners to experienced amateur astronomers. The focus is on learning the night sky in a "geographic" sense...locating yourself in our solar system, the Milky Way and our local group of galaxies. Each class begins in the Norton Planetarium with a one-hour lecture covering […]
Purchase Tickets Here In this show, we will explore the universe on its grandest scale. Using stunning visual effects, we will tour the wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy, and beyond. Learn about the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, what happens when galaxies collide, and the mystery […]
Purchase Tickets Here The Night Sky Series is designed for everyone from beginners to experienced amateur astronomers. The focus is on learning the night sky in a "geographic" sense...locating yourself in our solar system, the Milky Way and our local group of galaxies. Each class begins in the Norton Planetarium with a one-hour lecture covering […]
Purchase Tickets Here The Earth spins alone in space, vulnerable to all sorts of cosmic dangers. Lurking in space are killer asteroids, cosmic rays, and supernova to name just a few. If you really want to be frightened this Halloween come to Taylor Observatory and learn about all the different cosmic dangers that exist and […]
