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Space-related Visitor Opportunities
Central Valley
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 Castle Air Museum
The Castle Air Museum has over 46 aircraft on outdoor display including rare examples of the B-24 Liberator, the last RB-36 Peacekeeper, B-52 Stratofortress, KC-135 Tanker, British B-2 Vulcan, B-25 Mitchell Bomber, the SR-71 Blackbird, plus fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft from World War II, the Korean and Viet Nam. Donations of military memorabilia from veterans of all wars and services gladly accepted.
5050 Santa Fe Drive
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 723-2178
cam@elite.net
http://www.elite.net/castle-air
Approximately 10% is space-related.
 Castle Science and Technology Center
The Castle Science and Technology Center is a discovery science museum featuring hands-on, interactive exhibits geared to bringing out the explorer in all of us. Open to the general public, the Science and Technology Center serves as a science resource for schools and tour groups. It's not just academics, it's a fun, interactive, thought provoking experience for all. Linking the technologies of the past with the technologies of the future, the Science and Technology Center explains the principles of aviation, physics, chemistry and other sciences of our everyday life in an entertaining and often humorous way. Special educational programs meeting state and national math and science standards are available for K-12 school and private groups.
3460 Challenger Way
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 726-0296
richmi@pacbell.net
Approximately 65% is space-related.
Challenger Learning Center of the San Joaquin Valley
Located at the former Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California, the Challenger Learning Center (CLC) incorporates the thrill and adventure of space flight with the "down to earth" fundamentals of math and science. Along with acquiring a greater appreciation for math and science, three very important skills are taught as well - TEAM WORK, PROBLEM SOLVING, and COMMUNICATION.
3460 Challenger Way
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 726-0296
info@challengersjv.org
http://www.challengersjv.org
Note: reservations/plans must be made ahead of time.
Colonel Vernon P. Saxon Jr. Aerospace Museum
This museum focuses on the history of the Aerospace Valley, including the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and surrounding communities. Daily 10am to 4pm.
26922 Twenty Mule Team Road
Boron, CA
(760) 762-6600
(760) 762-5810
 Downing Planetarium
The Downing Planetarium has a 74-seat star theater with a 30-foot dome. Weekend shows are publicly available.
5320 N. Maple Ave. M/S DP132
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 93740
(559)278-4121
kharriso@csufresno.edu
http://www.downing-planetarium.org/
Springville Observatories
Springville, straddling the border between the Central Valley and the High Sierras along Hiway 190, is fast becoming a mecca for amateur astronomers as it's already home to several small observatories that have public availability.
Coma Via Observatory
P.O. Box 999
Springville, CA 93265
559-539-0900
Response@DavidChandler.com
http://www.davidchandler.com/
StarHome Observatory (AstroStock)
P.O. Box 1000
Springville, CA 93265
559-539-3900
johnsan@sosinet.net
http://www.astrostock.com/
Additionally, Springville Observatories are include Royer Oaks Observatory, Bird Nest Observatory, and SCICOM, all of which are private observatories, and are not available for drop-in visitors. However, public monthly star parties and events for school groups can be arranged by appointment.
 Travis Air Force Base Museum
Demonstrates the development of air & space technology from infancy to the modern age.
60 AMW/HOX
Burgan Blvd
Travis AFB, CA 94535
(707) 424-5605
gary.leiser@travis.af.mil
http://www.jimmydoolittlemuseum.org
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