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Please arrive promptly between 6:45 (doors open) and 7:00 (doors closed) to gain entry into the planetarium for class.      Class at the Planetarium! Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet School, 95 Oak Street, Glastonbury

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are the giants of our solar system - massive worlds that have shaped the very architecture of the planets, moons, and debris that orbit our Sun. In this captivating class, we’ll journey to the outer solar system to explore these colossal planets up close. What are these gas and ice giants made of? What lies beneath their swirling cloud tops? How did they come to host such vast families of moons—and what secrets do those moons hold? And what gives rise to their stunning ring systems, from Saturn’s brilliant bands to the subtle rings of Uranus and Neptune?   

Through immersive full-dome visuals, space probe imagery, and guided narration, we’ll delve into the development, dynamics, and planetology of our titanic neighbors. Along the way, we’ll trace the history of their discovery and exploration - from early telescopic observations to the pioneering flybys of Voyager and the in-depth studies by missions like Juno and Cassini.

Whether you're intrigued by planetary science, fascinated by celestial mechanics, or simply awed by the scale of the cosmos, this class offers a front-row seat to the grandeur of the outer planets - and the mysteries they still hold.