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The exterior of the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium at sunset. The building is constructed with red brick and features modern architectural designs, including a large dome that hints at its planetarium function. A series of rectangular windows are illuminated with various colors, creating a vibrant spectrum on the building's facade.

From gift to galaxy: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium turns 50

Oct. 20

FEATURED STORIES

A decade of impact: U of A and Banner Health transform health care in Arizona

Oct 24, 2025

Halle Foundation unites University of Arizona and Banner Health to expand primary care graduate medical education statewide

Oct 24, 2025

Endangered desert fish find new home at Biosphere 2

Oct 24, 2025

Extinction rates have slowed across many plant and animal groups, study shows

Oct 22, 2025

JAMES WEBB TELESCOPE

STORIES WE LIKE

Veterinary Medicine students partner with Purina to provide healing and hope to domestic violence survivors

Oct 13, 2025

tree-ring cross sectional samples stacked on top of one another

Tree-ring data sheds light on past and present summer climate extremes

Oct 01, 2025

Satellite image showing a dense urban cityscape bordered by a large, muddy river with winding channels and sediment-rich water. The grid-like streets and clusters of buildings contrast with patches of green spaces, while bridges connect the city across the river.

U of A researchers reveal the importance of data choice in effective flood insurance

Sep 29, 2025

IN THE NEWS

Bloomberg

Friday

What a 1970s commune in Arizona got right about desert urbanism

Popular Mechanics

Today

Scientists say we may have been wrong about the origin of life

Arizona Daily Star

Today

Comet now appearing in northern sky after sunset is a real Lemmon

UPCOMING EVENTS

University of Arizona Soccer vs University of Colorado (Away)

Sun 12:00pm to 2:00pm

University of Arizona Soccer takes on University of Colorado.

Flandrau Science Center: "Spooktacular Science!"

Sun 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Join us! If you dare!

Planetarium Show: 'Laser Fright Light!'

Sun 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Witness colorful monsters take the spotlight in this fun and haunting show where classic Halloween hits are choreographed to laser lights.

ONGOING EXHIBITS & TOURS

Exhibit: 'Trailblazer: Stewart L. Udall’s Environmental Leadership and Legacy'

Sept. 22, 2025 to July 31, 2026

University Libraries Special Collections offers a broad array of Stewart L. Udall's legacy through selected photographs, correspondence, and memorabilia featured in this exhibit.

Museum of Democracy: Pathway to the Presidency

Aug. 11, 2025 to May 31, 2026

Pathway to the Presidency offers an in-depth look at the history and transformation of presidential campaigning in America, from the election of George Washington to the 2024 race.