Special Event
Summer in Space
Launch Into a Summer of Space Exploration
A daytime adventure at the George Observatory celebrating all things astronomy!
Start by exploring our Exhibit area with a scavenger hunt before heading upstairs to our observation deck. See the Sun during its most active period using our specialized solar telescope and tour our Research Dome for a behind-the-scenes look at how we operate our largest telescope. Next, head back inside to experience an immersive presentation in our Discovery Dome planetarium, and get a taste of space travel when you blast off on a short simulated space mission in our interactive Expedition Center!
Tickets are limited to 24 participants and recommended for ages 7 and up. This is a timed & ticketed two-hour event. Ticket does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park.
This event is weather permitting; observation deck experience might be replaced with recent observations of the Sun and solar-related activities.
Dates:
Image by NASA/Goddard/SDO
Tickets are limited to 24 participants and recommended for ages 7 and up. This is a timed & ticketed two-hour event. Ticket does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park.
This event is weather permitting; observation deck experience might be replaced with recent observations of the Sun and solar-related activities.
Dates:
- June 4 at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm
- June 11 at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm
- June 25 at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm
Image by NASA/Goddard/SDO
Buy Tickets
Please Note:
Observatory tickets are offered on a timed and limited capacity basis, and must be purchased in advance.
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park. Purchase Brazos State Park Day Pass
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park. Purchase Brazos State Park Day Pass