Places, Earth
California Science Center
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Places, Earth
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Huell Howser - He Will Be Missed Places Earth would like to honor the passing of the great California explorer, Huell Howser. I did not know Huell personally, although I met him once, but many people in California knew him through his countless television explorations into California history, geography, and people. A recent country song said something like, “it’s not what you take with you, but what you leave behind, when you go.” The song continues, “the teacher left her knowledge in the minds of many children...” Huell didn’t pass along his knowledge, he helped us to acquire that knowledge together. Countless people know more about California than we would have had Huell stayed in Tennessee, but had he stayed in Tennessee, we would know a lot more about Tennessee. Huell didn’t inspire this website, nor introduce me to all the places here, but he introduced me to many of them. Now we are all on our own again. State Parks, Historic Sites, and Museums need your help. Throughout the country, state parks, historic sites, museums, and similar institutions are struggling to continue operating. Because of general financial problems, many of these institutions are operating on a reduced schedule or in danger of closing. Some are being forced to sell off artifacts and property. Many will not weather these hard times without your help. Places Earth urges everyone to support these vital and important public resources any way you can. Please donate your treasure, time, and talent. Write to your governor and other elected officials telling them to find a way to keep state parks open. It will be your loss. Public Service Announcement |
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Formerly California Museum of Science and Industry, the museum was reborn as the California Science Center. The California Science Center is in Exposition Park. |
 North entrance. |
North facade.
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| North facade. When the California Museum of Science and Industry was remodeled into the California Science Center, everything was demolished except the front half of the exterior wall. | |
 Kenetic sculpture in the lobby. |
 November 2009. |
 June 2010, shortly after opening. |
| This new wing has now opened, doubling the size of the Science Center. The first and second floors contain the Environments exhibit including a kelp forest and tide pool touch tank. | |
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A-12 Trainer. This is the only trainer built for this type of aircraft. It had two seats. It logged more air hours and flights than any other A-12. Photo Date: 3-3-05 See other SR-71 Blackbirds. | |
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| A-12 Trainer. Museum beyond nose in right image. Photo Date: 3-3-05 | |
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| A-12 Trainer. Engines. Photo Date: 3-3-05. | |
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| A-12 Trainer. Control surfaces. Photo Date: 3-3-05. | |
 DC-8 |
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| Front bottom view of DC-8. | |
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| Side view of DC-8. | |
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| This support structure holds the aircraft at the landing gear points. | |
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 Model of glider. |
 Space Capsules. |
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| Space Capsules in the Air and Space Museum. | |
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| South facade. The box building is the IMAX theater. | |
 Looking toward the Coliseum. |
 South entrance. |
 Building the new west wing. |
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| From a long forgotten television show, Ben Casey, this Medical Walk of Fame is in front of the former Hall of Health, now an administration building. They are dedicated on July 19, 1984 to all actors and actresses who have portrayed medical professionals on television and motion pictures. | |
| On September 21, 2012, the Space Shuttle Endeavour flew by Exposition Park on its way to permanent display in the California Science Center. | |
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| This building will house the Shuttle until the permanent builidng is ready. | |
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| Note:This is not the official site for any of the places shown in Places Earth. Places Earth is not responsible for accuracy of the information. Hours of operations, prices, exhibits, and sometimes locations are subject to change without notice. |
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