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Giant Planets: Exploring the Outer Solar System

September 1, 2004 - February 28, 2009 | Exhibitions
The Space Science Institute (SSI) will design, develop and travel a 3,500 square foot exhibition about the outer planets of the solar system and their satellites, whose presence contributes to making Earth habitable. Designed around the theme "Living With Giants," the exhibition will feature hands-on interactive visitor experiences that describe the Solar System, engage visitors in learning about planetary exploration, focus on the planetary science of Saturn and its moons and provide access to current information from the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn. Special attention will be given to designing "Space for Kids," an exhibit area targeted specifically for young learners and their families and caregivers. SSI will collaborate with leading scientists and educators as well as NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to create education programs and a virtual exhibit website to extend the science learning of the exhibition.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0407414
Funding Amount: 1947329

TEAM MEMBERS

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    Principal Investigator
    Space Science Institute
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    Co-Principal Investigator
    Space Science Institute
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    Former Co-Principal Investigator
    Space Science Institute
  • Discipline: Space science
    Audience: Families | Parents/Caregivers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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