Space Science Researcher
Preview the show Cosmic Colors: Adventures Along a Spectrum and watch Losing the Dark, followed by a local star talk. Add-on options are available.
$6.00 per seat (chaperones and scouts), minimum charge for 20 seats per program. Programs must be paid in full at time of booking.
To complete the badge, there are additional options and some have additional fees. For an additional fee of $3 per person which includes supplies, the scout will be trained on astrophotography (3). Clear sky options include attending one of the planetariums public skywatches, which are free of charge but donations are accepted (4) or for an additional charge of $3 per person (smaller size classes are required) you can share the sky using our binoculars and telescopes (4). Dr. Bob Benjamin or one of his students will introduce and explain a variety of citizen science projects that you can become a part of to fulfill step 5 (an additional charge of $3 will be assessed. Any of these options is an additional 30 - 45 minutes (minimum).
For advanced Girl Scouts, the programs below can be requested as well. Please submit this "Space Science Researcher" program request and state which level and program you'd like to schedule in the Comments.
Senior: Space Science Expert
Preview choice of show- Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table, or The Hot and Energetic Universe, or From Earth to the Universe, or Big Astronomy, or Europe to the Stars. Add-on options available.
Ambassador: Space Science Master
Preview shows Journey to the Center of the Milky Way, NASA- The Future of Space Exploration, and IBEX: The Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Add-on options available.
Fee: Yes
Offered: Year Round
Location options: Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium located at the Retzer Nature Center
Cadette program listing
