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The Great Planet Adventures: Defying Gravity in the Solar System
Experience the thrill of being a super star in the low-gravity worlds of our solar system with The Great Planet Adventures! With muscles and bones accustomed to Earth’s gravity, imagine the exhilaration of zip-lining across the scorching surface of Mercury or snowmobiling through the snow-covered landscapes of Pluto. Bungee jumping into outer space from an asteroid will feel like a...
Experience the thrill of being a super star in the low-gravity worlds of our solar system with The Great Planet Adventures! With muscles and bones accustomed to Earth’s gravity, imagine the exhilaration of zip-lining across the scorching surface of Mercury or snowmobiling through the snow-covered landscapes of Pluto. Bungee jumping into outer space from an asteroid will feel like a gravity-defying dive from the tallest cliff or rappelling into the deepest canyon in the entire solar system.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science can be found in the Houston Museum District at the northern end of Hermann Park. Inside, you can find collections of dinosaur bones, minerals, fossils, and other special exhibits!
During your visit, make sure to stop and see the Foucault Pendulum – its 60-foot-long cable helps to demonstrate the Earth's rotation. Inside you'll also find the Cockrell Sundial, one of the largest sundials in the world.
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