Chabot Space and Science Center
About Chabot Space and Science Center
Chabot Space and Science Center (), located in Oakland, California, is a center for learning in Earth and space science, which features interactive exhibits, planetariums, a large screen theater, hands-on activities, and three powerful telescopes.
The center is the continuation and expansion of a public observatory that has served San Francisco Bay Area schools and citizens with astronomy and science education programs since 1883. It is named after the father of hydraulic mining and benefactor of the original Oakland Observatory, Anthony Chabot. Since 2000, the center has been located on the western border of Redwoods Regional Park and has partnered with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, hosting the NASA Ames Visitor Center.
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- Founded
- 1883
Photos of Chabot Space and Science Center
01OaklandThe original uploader was Daniel Olsen at English Wikipedia. · CC BY 2.5
02Chabot SSC frontThe original uploader was Daniel Olsen at English Wikipedia. · CC BY 2.5
03Solar clockBrocken Inaglory · CC BY-SA 3.0
04Rachel-2-modernMyowncompass at English Wikipedia · Public domain
058-inch-Telescope-LeahMyowncompass at English Wikipedia · Public domain
06Chabot's meridian transit telescopeMyowncompass at English Wikipedia · Public domain
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