Exploratorium: the museum of science, art and human perception

Total Solar Eclipse 2008:Live from China

On August 1, 2008, a total solar eclipse will occur when the new moon moves directly between the sun and the earth. An Exploratorium team will be waiting in the path of the eclipse as it passes over the remote Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwestern China. Watch the Total Solar Eclipse: Live from China Webcast, or come to viewing events at the Exploratorium or in Second Life.


	Get a close-up view of life in action; stem cells, fruit flies, and more! Microscope Imaging Station.


	Art/science teams explore the underlying systems that give the San Francisco Bay Area its unique character.


	Explore the science of baseball, skateboarding, hockey and cycling.


Check out the latest dispatches from scientists in the Arctic in Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists.


Watch how-to videos for fun after school or at-home activities from the Digital Library.


Learn about the rovers that have been exploring Mars since 2004, and view the amazing images they’ve taken.

In development for over four years, the Exploratorium’s new Mind collection showcases dozens of interactive exhibits and artworks that let you explore thoughts, feelings, and the workings of your own mind.