Moonbase the Next Step

Moonbase the Next Step

Date: 4/17/2026

Time: 6:00PM - 7:00 PM

Location: McHenry County College, Liebman Science Building, Building F, Planetarium

Age-appropriate level: 8 years old to adult

THE NEXT STEP is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Traveling the 250,000 miles and surviving the hostile and alien conditions of reduced gravity, extreme temperatures and toxic lunar dust, we explain the science and technology for this brave mission to happen. Follow our story filled with awe, danger, trepidation and share the wonder of the lunar environment. Prepare for a hostile and breath-taking lunar experience… The show will include a live portion including current night sky highlights along with visual tours of some incredible features of the solar system and the universe. Following the live portion of the show, the feature film will be presented on the dome theatre for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher McHenry County College