About the Virtual Science Center^SM

Imagine a family exploring Chabot Space & Science Center’s exhibits from their home computer, or a group of students operating CSSC telescopes from their classroom. The Virtual Science CenterSM (VSC) brings CSSC’s resources to you, making a wealth of astronomy and space science information readily available to anyone with access to the Internet.

Saturn (Photo Credit: NASA)

On-line Exhibits & Activities

Enjoy a virtual tour of select CSSC exhibits and special programs.  In-depth information on the natural, scientific, or technological content of each exhibit enriches the experience.

Virtual Observatory

Learn about CSSC's magnificent telescopes and view our collection of astrophotographs taken by these instruments.  Real-time images taken with some of these telescopes will soon be available.

Virtual Planetarium

Simulations and information aid your understanding of sky objects.  

Weather Station

Chabot's weather station provides live weather conditions from its rooftop vantage point.  

Teacher Resources

A wealth of activities and resources designed especially for teachers.  Information includes pre- and post-visit materials related to CSSC classes, correlations to educational standards, information on teacher workshops, and more.

Youth Programs

Learn more about our exciting youth programs, including summer camps, after-school academies, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Ask an Astronomer

Do you have a question relating to astronomy that you would like one of our astronomy staff to answer? Let us know what you're wondering about. 

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