Inside the Discovery Cube

This past March, my niece, her daughter, and her boyfriend visited me just before embarking on a trip to Disneyland. Since they were celebrating her daughter’s birthday, we decided to explore the Discovery Cube Science Museum in Santa Ana, California. I had purchased tickets in advance to avoid any lines. The museum offered a plethora of captivating and interactive exhibits, and I couldn’t resist bringing two of my cameras along. I believe I was one of the few visitors that day who carried genuine dedicated digital cameras, as most people opted for their cell phone cameras.

During our visit, we came across an exhibit dedicated to rockets that explained the principles of rocket propulsion in relation to payload and fuel. This exhibit was housed within a striking giant cube, which stands as the museum’s most recognizable architectural feature. As we entered the cube, I couldn’t help but gaze up at the towering structure above me. Inspired by the opportunity, I decided to capture a series of HDR sequences that would later be stitched together to create a grand panoramic view.

At the heart of the cube, I noticed what appeared to be a genuine rocket engine.