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Enjoy a full day of FREE family-friendly activities exploring sustainability on Earth and in space! Presented by Fiske Planetarium, Sommers-Bausch Observatory, and CU's Department of Astrophysical and ...

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Join a unique expedition to the remote wilderness region of northern Sweden, to unearth the science of astronomy, while staying at the world's largest hotel made of ice. Visit an array of telescopes, ...