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Astronomy: It's a Blast!

April 3 - September 26, 2010

Humans have a natural curiosity about outer space; it is a topic that always generates questions and discussions from visitors of all ages. At the Astronomy: It's a Blast! exhibit, experiment by launching an air-powered rocket. This exhibit is designed to encourage competition to see who can launch a rocket the highest.  Visitors will also discover how thin the Earth’s atmosphere is by comparing terrestrial distances to the altitudes of different layers of the atmosphere.  Also, find out how high the space shuttle flies then test your skills by landing the space shuttle on a runway. 

Another exhibit brought to you by the Arkansas Discovery Network.