New exhibit at capitol highlights Arkansas contributions to space exploration, more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new exhibit at the state capitol demonstrates how Arkansas has reached for the stars.

The exhibit is named Astronomical Arkansas: Astronomy and Space Science in the Natural State. Secretary of State John Thurston said it would highlight the contribution that organizations, institutions and people in Arkansas made in astronomy and space science.

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The display will include physical artifacts such as space shuttle components and Moon rock samples.

In a special event on Friday, the Arkansas SkyDome portable planetarium will be available in the capitol rotunda.

A second related event on March 1, will feature an exhibit opening in the fourth-floor gallery featuring K-12 student STEM projects in collaboration with Arkansas STEM Coalition and the EAST Initiative.

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The exhibit will run through May 5, coinciding with the April 8 eclipse.

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