Unveiling the Universe Day at SLAC

In celebration of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's 50^th Anniversary, the laboratory, in cooperation with the Bay Area Science Festival, will open its doors for Unveiling the Universe Day. Activities will be targeted to high school students and above, however all those over the age of 12 are welcome to explore our world-class research facility on October 27, 2012 from 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM. Registration is required.

Participants will learn about the cutting-edge science underway at SLAC in fields ranging from physics and chemistry to astrophysics and materials science that is revealing the universe at its smallest and largest scales, at its fastest and most extreme.

• Special tours of the SLAC Research areas including our world famous two mile long linear accelerator and the lab's advanced X-ray facilities will be provided.

• SLAC scientists will also share how we explore the cosmos, from the origins of the universe to the nature of dark matter and dark energy in our unique 3-D Visualization Center.

• Sign-ups are limited to four family members only. Please do not bring additional visitors over the 4-person limit as space on the bus is limited.

• Tours are restricted to age 12+ (including infants).

Tour Times:

• Saturday, October 27, 2012            1:00 PM
• Saturday, October 27, 2012            2:00 PM
• Saturday, October 27, 2012            3:00 PM
• Saturday, October 27, 2012            4:00 PM

All Tours are reserved.  Register at website.  Additional information also available at the website.