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Discovery Deep Dive

Learn about heat shielding, parachutes, and more!

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On display through April 2026

Community Scientist Matteo Andres shares the latest!

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Discovery Deep Dive

Discovery Deep Dive

Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise joined us in the planetarium to share his experiences as an astronaut and answer some questions from our audience.

Watch the full recording of his talk and the following Q&A here.

Discovery Deep Dive

Discovery Deep Dive at WSHU

The SHU Discovery Science Center and Planetarium hosted a Space Day for local students and community members interested in space exploration on Friday afternoon.

There were planetarium shows and hands on science experiments.

Admission was free, thanks to the museum's sponsor, NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium.

Student helps SHU Discovery Science Center & Planetarium organize aircraft models for display and archives

Chase & Jet get an exclusive tour of Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium in Bridgeport Connecticut. Join them as they learn all about the Museum's current and future exhibits and attractions and have tons of fun along the way.

Silvermine Arts Center Partnership Brings "Space Explorers: The Universe and You" to Discovery Campus!

Catch Executive Director Erika Eng on WTNH!

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