Chabot Space and Science Center
Museum

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Ignite your sense of wonder with a trip to Chabot Space and Science Center. Learn about the stars and planets through a variety of hands-on exhibits, or view through them through the museum’s three telescopes, named Nellie, Rachel and Leah. Nellie is a research-quality telescope that offers 180-degree views, and Rachel is the biggest telescope of its kind in the western United States. But if telescopes aren’t your style, you can watch the planets glide across a 21-m (70-ft) planetarium screen. You can even rent out the entire space for private weddings, birthday parties and other special occasions.