Clark Planetarium
Many great Utah vacations begin in Salt Lake City thanks to dozens of direct flights to Salt Lake City International Airport and regional connectivity through intersecting interstates. Explorations in science and astronomy also begin in downtown Salt Lake, thanks to the innovative and family-friendly Clark Planetarium. Prepare to be amazed by more than a dozen free interactive space-themed exhibits showcasing:
- ATK's NASA Space Launch System
- the Solar System
- the Moon
- Meteorites
- Black Holes
- Eclipses
- Mars
- the International Space Station
This high-tech planetarium continues to add innovative displays, including their Science on a Sphere exhibit, which creates intriguing global displays using multiple video sequences projected onto a six foot diameter sphere. The Clark Planetarium also houses an IMAX® Theatre, a Digital Dome Theatre and one of Utah's largest science stores, making it a destination for the whole family.
"Of the vast amount of International Dark Sky Parks and Communities across the world, the highest concentration are in Utah."
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