Two Small Pieces of Glass: the amazing telescope

Schedule

Tue Jun 30 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm

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Location

M. D. Anderson Planetarium | Jackson, TN

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Get a bird's eye view of how the telescope was invented and its amazing history in this fun show! TWO SHOWS THIS EVENING AT 5:30 & 6:30 pm
About this Event

No entrance fee, free parking in Hyde lot (across from Planetarium on Maple Street). Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For safety reasons, no seating once IN USE lights are on, and no food or drink in the auditorium. For more information, call 731.425.7368.

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M. D. Anderson Planetarium, 299 Maple Street, Jackson, United States

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