Flandrau Science Museum & Observatory

On the campus of  the University of Arizona, there is a small science museum that we visited for FREE.  :)

 There were great displays showing how neon lights are made, and how much more efficient they are for advertising and electricity costs.

There were experiments for the kids teaching electricity, magnetism, and uses for helium.

Todd, Tanner and I spent some time playing a game involving the Periodic Table.

There was a huge room filled with minerals and gems.
This is a big piece of pyrite.

This display had many pieces of gold found by diggers and miners.

But the REALLY awesome part of our night at this museum, was the observatory!  In a separate section of the building, they lead you to the top, where a great telescope is held.

Through this telescope, we were able to see Jupiter and 4 of its moons!  We could see the different layers so clearly!  Too cool.

We also saw a lazer-light show in the planetarium for free.  The kids really enjoyed it.  ;)
Who says science is boring?!

Blessings,
Steph