Moonbase the Next Step

Name: Moonbase the Next Step
Start: 2026-07-09T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-09T20:30:00-05:00
Location: McHenry County College, Liebman Science Center, Building F, Planetarium

Schedule

Thu Jul 09 2026 at 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

McHenry County College, Liebman Science Center, Building F, Planetarium | Crystal Lake, IL

THE NEXT STEP is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit.
About this Event

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.

Age-appropriate level: 8 to adult