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Science at Sunset: Messengers of Time and Space
5:30 pm, May 22, 2025
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Science at Sunset: Messengers of Time & Space

Thursday, May 22, 2025
1601 E University Blvd.
5:30PM to 9PM
Join Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium and NOIRLab for a very special Science at Sunset event! The evening will feature a talk on astronomy, focused on time-domain and multi-messenger observations, followed by the premiere of NOIRLab’s new planetarium show, Messengers of Time and Space. A Q&A session about the film will follow. Admission includes access to science exhibits and, weather permitting, telescope viewing after sunset.
All-inclusive ticket - $18
$12 for Flandrau members!
Your all-inclusive ticket includes:
Planetarium talk: Guaranteed seating for a special presentation featuring the producer of Messengers in Time and Space and a representative from NOIRLab
Show premiere: Admission to the debut screening of Messengers in Time and Space
Exhibit access: Explore all of Flandrau’s science exhibits, including the brand-new Universe of Science
Telescope stargazing: Enjoy guided stargazing after sunset (weather permitting)
Note: The last Science at Sunset event sold out in advance. Seating is first come, first served—but your all-inclusive ticket secures your access to all shows and experiences.
Event Schedule

5:30PM - Science Center Opens
Check in and grab your seat
Visit the front desk to get buy your tickets or redeem the ones you purchased online.
Please note doors will not open before 5:30PM.

6:00PM - NOIRLab talk in the planetarium
Presentation in the planetarium: NOIRLab representatives

7:00PM - PREMIERE: Messengers of Time and Space
Observing an ever-changing Universe

8:00PM - Telescopes on the UA Mall
Observe with us!
As long as weather cooperates, Flandrau staff will be working the telescopes aiming at points of interest in the night sky to share with event-goers.

8:00PM - Explore Science Exhibits
See yourself in Science!

9:00PM - Event Ends
Thanks for exploring time and space with us!
Look for more Science at Sunset events in the coming months
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