Asteroid impacts
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Exploring the smallest objects in our interplanetary neighborhood—asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets—helps us piece together the history of the Solar System.

About the Show (Grades 3-12)

Duration: Approximately 35 minutes

Exploring the smallest objects in our interplanetary neighborhood—asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets—helps us piece together the history of the Solar System.

We have learned that our planet inhabits a special place in the Universe. Impacts on Earth may have led to the demise of the dinosaurs—opening up opportunities for our mammalian ancestors—but they may also have helped create the conditions for life billions of years ago. And the changing orbits of our planets likely cleared out many of the objects that would have spelled disaster for the development of complex life on our planet.

Although future asteroid impacts could alter life’s story we know that the our planetary system is relatively clear of such threats, and we are developing the means to identify—and contend with—the threats that do exist.

Tips for Scheduling Free Seats in the Planetarium

Incoming! (Grades 3-12) is scheduled on select weekdays throughout the school year, starting at 10:30 am sharp.

A total of 250 seats are available in each presentation, and seats are booked on a first-come, first-served basis as field trip applications roll in.

Grades: 3rd Grade - 12th Grade
Program Duration: 35 minutes
Capacity: 250
Price: Free
Time Slots: 10:30 am
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The application for the 2024–2025 school year is now open! For any questions or concerns, please email teachers@calacademy.org.