Super Stellar Fridays
On the 1st Friday of the month, enjoy an evening exploring science with Discovery Center educators and special guest speakers through live programs, planetarium shows, and sky viewing with the NH Astronomical Society.
Telescopes As Time Machines
Next Super Stellar Friday - Friday, August 7th, 2026 | 6:30-9:30 PM
Presentation Description: Looking back to Hubble, focusing on the James Webb Space Telescope, and looking forward to images from the Nancy Grace Roman, Jenny Powers will discuss how space telescopes have changed, expanded what we know about space, and taken us back in time.
About our Special Guest Presenter: Jenny Powers is the Director of Science for the Springfield Museums in Springfield, MA. A science educator for twenty years and the Family Engagement Coordinator for the Springfield Museums for six years, Powers is taking her knowledge of playful learning to the Science Museum in the form of interactive, immersive additions to the already beloved museum. She is the first woman to hold this position in more than 70 years.
Recommended for all ages.
Please note before purchasing your Super Stellar Friday tickets:
Ticket costs include admission to the presentation, and exhibit galleries. Planetarium show tickets are an extra $7 for non-members. Tickets for this event can be purchased at the front desk on the night or before the event online.
Schedule (Times May Vary)
6:30 pm: Discovery Center opens, exhibit galleries available for exploration
7:00 pm: Speaker Presentation
8:00 pm: Planetarium Show
9:00 pm: Sky Viewing with New Hampshire Astronomical Society (weather permitting)
Ticket Pricing
Adult: $14.00
Child (3-12): $11.00
Senior (62+): $13.00
Students (13-college): $13.00
EBT/SNAP/WIC Card Holders + Up To 5 Guests: $3.00 (Use code “4ALLSSF” at checkout!)
Children under 2: Free!
Optional Planetarium Show Add-On: $7 per ticket
Members: $5 (Admission, free planetarium show)
Can’t make it in person?
Presentations will be available on the Discovery Center’s YouTube channel within a few days. Please consider making a donation to support future programming like this—thank you!