Exploding Universe

Out of devastation comes new creation. Explosive events have shaped and transformed the Universe, as well as the Earth itself, into what it is today. And not all of them have been on a grand scale.

Throughout this constant evolution of the Universe, some of the most elementary particles have still managed to endure. This show follows the path of one of those “particles,” a proton, as it participates in some of nature’s most astounding events of rebirth and renewal: from supernovae and colliding black holes to supervolcanoes and proton collisions. Come and experience the Universe’s ultimate blowups.

This program sponsored in part through COCA’s Cultural Grant Program funded by the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. Your ticket purchase supports the Challenger Learning Center’s community outreach and educational programming.