We Love Astronomy
For more than half a century, we’ve been connecting all ages to the universe by sharing expert astronomy knowledge in fun and meaningful ways.
With adept staff and dedicated volunteers, we’ve offered planetarium shows, free Star Parties, and a wide range of exciting talks and demonstrations (like the comet chef activity pictured above). Thanks to generous donors, Gladwin Planetarium and Palmer Observatory are state-of-the-art educational facilities. This year, we’re upgrading our Space Sciences exhibit for the voyage ahead.
We’re working on an updated version of this exhibit to offer a strong foundation in planetary astronomy, spark curiosity that reaches from our own backyard into outer space, and relay cutting-edge information from NASA and NOAA. Let’s empower all guests to appreciate our planet and its place in the universe! We plan to install the new exhibit January 2025, with a grand opening April 25, 2025.
You can help us launch the next generation of space scientists. Any amount advances us towards our funding goal of $500,000, by small steps or giant leaps!
Click here to donate today, or contact Director of Philanthropy Caroline Baker at cbaker@sbnature2.org or 805-682-4711 ext. 109.
Funds raised: $138,000
Goal: $500,000
Recognition
Donors who make a gift of $100,000 or more can choose to be recognized prominently in one of the three main exhibit areas, Space from Earth, Earth from Space, or Space Today. Donors of $25,000 to $100,000 can choose to have their name associated with one of the exhibits within the gallery. (A list of exhibit options will be available this summer.) Donors giving $1,000 or more will be recognized in the Space Today exhibit area.