How many planets are there in our solar system?

 

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April 8 - May 5, 2008
How many planets are there in our solar system?

How many planets are there in our solar system? Nine, right? Or is it eight? Maybe it's ten, or twelve, or more. Take a tour of our solar system, and see for yourself. The answer may surprise you. This show, produced by the Adventure Science Center of Nashville will give you the 411 on all things planetary.

Run time: 35 minutes


For entertainment, not even the sky is the limit. Explore the universe and other fascinating subjects in our state-of-the-art planetarium, featuring star-studded performances daily.


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Where in the World Am I? Using the noon shadow to find your latitude (51kb)

Thermometer activities Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems – Earth Patterns, Cycles and Change (140kb)

Tides – Earth Patterns, Cycles and Change (89kb)

Comet Construction (34kb)

Skipbo Game (Complete) (455kb)

Moon Flip Book (124kb)

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