Pole-to-Pole: Earth's Dynamic Extremes
On exhibit through December 2009.
Discover the frozen stretches of our planet that act as the Earth’s thermostat. Pole-to-Pole will guide visitors on a unique multi-media tour of Earth’s cryosphere…its frigid zone defined by polar ice caps. Experience the ebb and flow, freezing, thawing, and re-freezing of our planet’s dynamic polar regions captured by NASA satellite technology. Featuring NASA’s Earth Observing System and MODIS imagery, this exhibit will showcase the ever-changing landscapes of our planet’s polar extremes.

In vivid, dazzling, high-resolution imagery, witness firsthand what every polar explorer has come to know: the undeniable flux of Earth’s cryosphere from year to ever changing year. Explore the unique flora and fauna that inhabit these harsh regions through natural history collections and geological specimens will complement the NASA graphics and multimedia component. So bundle up, don your snow goggles, and prepare for an eye opening tour in the extreme that is (almost, but not quite) out of this world!!! Exhibit supported by NASA RI Space Grant Consortium and Brown/NASA Northeast Regional Planetary Data Center.

Life of Stars: From Nebula to Supernova
On exhibit January 30, 2010 - December 2010.
Discover stars, the powerhouses of the universe! This new astronomy exhibit tracks the evolution of stars, from their birth in giant clouds of cold gas to their explosive end in supernovae and planetary nebulae. Visitors will find out the surprising answers to questions such as: Where does the iron in our blood come from?, What's it like near a Black Hole?, and How long will the Sun keep shining?. Hands-on activities allow visitors to explore the tools that astronomers use to study the life cycle of stars, including telescopes and spectroscopes. Exciting imagery from the new and improved Hubble Space Telescope, including colorful multi-wavelength pictures of far-flung galaxies and nebulae will be featured. With its new imaging camera, Hubble can view galaxies, star clusters, and other objects across a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum, from ultraviolet to near-infrared light. Developed in collaboration with Ian Dell'Antonio and Paul Huwe from Brown University. Exhibit supported by NASA RI Space Grant Consortium and Brown/NASA Northeast Regional Planetary Data Center.