Science Blog

Five adults surrounding a table experimenting with cardboard materials as they build items
Jul 07, 2014

Introducing the Tinkerers' Club

The Fleet’s Tinkering Studio, a place where tinkerers of all ages can create,
May 07, 2014

The Earth From Space

News From Dr. Lisa Will, the Fleet's Resident Astronomer
May 06, 2014

ILLUSION: Can You Believe It When You See It?

Is anything really as it seems?
Image depicting 3 stages of a lunar eclipse.
Apr 14, 2014

Tonight's Lunar Eclipse

Eclipse Viewing Information by Dr.
Photo inside of the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. On the screen are two baby pandas.
Mar 05, 2014

Films in the Dome

The Reuben H.
Yellow letters that say "tinkering" on a red background
Dec 06, 2013

Tinkering at the Mini Maker Faire

San Diego Mini Maker Faire is a one-day, family-friendly event that celebrate
a comet in the dusk sky over a dark tree line
Nov 08, 2013

Get the News About Comet ISON

By Dr. Lisa Will, Fleet Astronomer
Image of comet ISON in space by NASA
Nov 08, 2013

Get the News About Comet ISON

Comet ISON is getting brighter in the sky, and it should hopefully become vis
Oct 11, 2013

Rent the Fleet for a Fantastic Event

The Reuben H.
Composite artists rendering of MAVEN, the first Mars mission managed by the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Oct 04, 2013

An Update on NASA's MAVEN Mission

NASA News From the Fleet's Astronomer, Lisa Will
Artists concept of a the Delphinus constellation in the night sky.
Aug 21, 2013

A Nova in the Constellation Delphinus

Nova News from Fleet astronomer Lisa Will
Aug 15, 2013

The Perseids Did Not Disappoint!

Fleet console operator Mary Anderson shares her photo and story:
Graphic that says "40th Anniversary Trivia Challenge #4"
Aug 12, 2013

Fleet 40th Anniversary Trivia #4

We’ve got a fresh batch of trivia questions about the Reuben H.
Mike Lawrence, IMAX projectionist, handles the IMAX film in the projection room at the Fleet Science Center
Aug 08, 2013

Al Columbo Reports on His IMAX Experience, Part II

Part II: Behind the Scenes I got a crash course in special effects
Empty seats inside of the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
Jul 22, 2013

Giant Dome Renovation in a Minute

The Giant Dome Theater at the Reuben H.
Two children and one adult race handmade vehicles down a metal slide.
Jul 05, 2013

This Sensational Summer Is Dedicated to YOU!

The Summer of You is in full swing at the Reuben H.