Ask just about anyone why it's
warm in the summer and cold in the winter, and there's a surprisingly high
probability you'll be audience to one of the most commonly held
misconceptions in the field of Earth science.
The
TILT is a 35-minute multimedia
exploration of the reason behind Earth's annual cycle of changing seasons.
The program examines the effect of changing angles of solar illumination as
the Earth orbits the Sun with it's axis tilted at 23.5 degrees.
 Highlights include:
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visits to astronomically
aligned structures from antiquity and modern times, all designed to
track the seasons;
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star-filled views of
sunrise and sunset at various times of the year;
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a trip to the North
Pole; and
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a study of life on an
imaginary planet whose axis of rotation is NOT tilted in relation to
the plane of its orbit - the planet Verticus.
 The planetarium has been called the most powerful tool ever developed
for science education. Our 30-foot hemispheric dome combines the
power of a Spitz 512 automated star projector, digital multimedia and Dolby®
surround sound to create an immersive learning experience your students will
never forget!
A visit to the FSC Planetarium is time on task.
The
McAuliffe Center
is committed to the development of original programming that meets the
specific curriculum requirements of Massachusetts schools.
The TILT directly addresses
the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Frameworks,
as well as National Science
Education Standards objectives.
Call today to reserve your place under the
stars!
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