Solar System Encounter

Embark on an immersive journey into space with the limited-time return of Solar System Encounter featuring out-of-this world imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope at Discovery Cube Orange County. Colossal displays of the sun, our moon and the planets are featured on captivating displays with ultra-high-definition footage from the current journey of the James Webb Space Telescope.

Don’t miss your chance to explore this stellar exhibit—it’ll be in orbit starting February 1 and will blast off on March 9.   

Edible Solar System Activity

🪐 Continue the journey of Solar System Encounter and make your way to the Healthy Kitchen! Test your knowledge of the planets with an Edible Solar System, where healthy fruits and veggies are the stars.

Location: Healthy Kitchen

When: Weekends only + President’s Day through the Solar System Encounter run

Times: 10:45 am | 11:30 am | 12:15 pm | 1:00 pm | 1:45 pm | 2:30 pm

 

Going on now!

February 1st – March 9

Solar System Encounter

Going on now!

February 1st – March 9

Solar System Encounter

Age group: All ages

Grades: All grades

Hours: Daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: 2500 N Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92705

Located in the Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater on the second floor.

Included with General Admission or Membership.

Solar System Ambassadors

☄️ Solar System Ambassador Dr. Bob will be at Solar System Encounter on select dates to give a presentation on asteroids, meteors, comets, highlighting the upcoming NEOwise Surveyor, and talking about JPL’s monitoring of asteroids. JPL handouts, coloring sheets, sky calendars, and much more will be given!

Location: Showcase Theater

Presentation dates: February 23, March 1, 2, 8, and 9

Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

*Programming and times are subject to change.

 

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Artemis Adventures

Artemis Adventures is a groundbreaking exhibit that allows visitors to drive a remote-controlled lunar rover, offering a hands-on experience similar to astronauts during the Apollo missions.

Planetary Research Station

Investigate the weather here on earth, the migration patterns of turtles, or take a far off journey to a distant moon in the Planetary Research Station!

Rocket Lab

The Rocket Lab is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. It contains a variety of space themed exhibits focusing on the mysteries of outer space.