School
Free tours last about an hour and are generally appropriate for grades 3 and up, but may be more impactful for older students with a stronger science background. Night tours are also available and include a tour of the building, dome and telescopes. Groups will observe a variety of objects such as the Moon, planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and any other interesting objects currently in the sky depending on seeing conditions. The lower level of the observatory is wheelchair accessible.
supports classroom learning in:
Science.
topics covered:
Solar System, Planets, Stars.
contact info
Phone: 803-777-4180
Email: [email protected]
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Melton Observatory
Located on the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia Campus, the Melton Observatory contains a 16-inch Cassegrain telescope that provides a stunning view of the night sky for both research purposes and the general public. Melton Observatory is a popular destination for scouts, school field trips, church groups, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Monday 10AM-11PM, Tuesday - Saturday 10AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Planetarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water! The earth has one moon.
Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye if you know where to look. It is the solar system’s brightest planet — yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the sun’s light.
Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid.
View Lesson Plan>>Scouts
Free tours last about an hour and are generally appropriate for grades 3 and up, but may be more impactful for older students with a stronger science background. Night tours are also available and include a tour of the building, dome and telescopes. Groups will observe a variety of objects such as the Moon, planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and any other interesting objects currently in the sky depending on seeing conditions. The lower level of the observatory is wheelchair accessible.
supports scout badges in:
Science.
topics covered:
Solar System, Planets, Stars.
contact info
Phone: 803-777-4180
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Melton Observatory
Located on the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia Campus, the Melton Observatory contains a 16-inch Cassegrain telescope that provides a stunning view of the night sky for both research purposes and the general public. Melton Observatory is a popular destination for scouts, school field trips, church groups, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Monday 10AM-11PM, Tuesday - Saturday 10AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Planetarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water! The earth has one moon.
Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye if you know where to look. It is the solar system’s brightest planet — yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the sun’s light.
Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid.
View Lesson Plan>>Camp
Free tours last about an hour and are generally appropriate for grades 3 and up, but may be more impactful for older students with a stronger science background. Night tours are also available and include a tour of the building, dome and telescopes. Groups will observe a variety of objects such as the Moon, planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and any other interesting objects currently in the sky depending on seeing conditions. The lower level of the observatory is wheelchair accessible.
topics covered:
Solar System, Planets, Stars.
contact info
Phone: 803-777-4180
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Melton Observatory
Located on the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia Campus, the Melton Observatory contains a 16-inch Cassegrain telescope that provides a stunning view of the night sky for both research purposes and the general public. Melton Observatory is a popular destination for scouts, school field trips, church groups, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Monday 10AM-11PM, Tuesday - Saturday 10AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Planetarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water! The earth has one moon.
Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye if you know where to look. It is the solar system’s brightest planet — yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the sun’s light.
Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid.
View Lesson Plan>>Homeschool
Free tours last about an hour and are generally appropriate for grades 3 and up, but may be more impactful for older students with a stronger science background. Night tours are also available and include a tour of the building, dome and telescopes. Groups will observe a variety of objects such as the Moon, planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and any other interesting objects currently in the sky depending on seeing conditions. The lower level of the observatory is wheelchair accessible.
supports classroom learning in:
Science.
topics covered:
Solar System, Planets, Stars.
contact info
Phone: 803-777-4180
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Melton Observatory
Located on the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia Campus, the Melton Observatory contains a 16-inch Cassegrain telescope that provides a stunning view of the night sky for both research purposes and the general public. Melton Observatory is a popular destination for scouts, school field trips, church groups, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Monday 10AM-11PM, Tuesday - Saturday 10AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Planetarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water! The earth has one moon.
Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye if you know where to look. It is the solar system’s brightest planet — yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the sun’s light.
Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid.
View Lesson Plan>>