Black Holes takes you on a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe. What is a black hole? Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there one in Earth's neighborhood? Explore the latest scientific knowledge on black holes in a show that is visually immersive. Narrated by John de Lancie, a.k.a. "Q" from Star Trek: Next Generation.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Re-live the excitement and drama of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Meet some of the men and women who risked their lives; witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Digital Universe carries you to previously unknown places way beyond our solar system and even beyond our own Milky Way Galaxy. Displayed with stunning color and graphical effects, the experience captures the imagination while providing an entertaining and rich education about the universe!
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Family of the Sun
Experience the solar system as you never have before, from the Sun to the distant edge of the Oort cloud. Travel to planets, moons, comets and transneptunian objects. Enjoy an aurora on Saturn, see the relative positions of planets in their orbits around our star, understand eclipses and more in the engaging live presentation.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Ice Worlds
Explore the critical relationship between ice and life - a tale of friend and foe, enabling, challenging, supporting and adapting - that has developed over millions of years. Will other ice worlds of our solar system have life? Can they help us understand Earth's changing polar habitats? For answers, Ice Worlds explores the two poles of Earth and the other ice worlds nearby.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Take a journey through the solar system and gaze upon beautiful images of the planets and their satellites. Your exploration starts on Earth, with its vast oceans that make life possible. One by one, you’ll fly by the other planets and their moons, learning about their characteristics, such as atmosphere, temperature, and composition. Is there life somewhere out there? Do all of the favorable conditions for life exist elsewhere? See why the search for water is a key to answering these questions and why our own Planet Earth is truly an “oasis in space”.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Our Place in Space
Come romp through space with your new astronomical animal friends! Hear Scarlet the Macaw discover the cause of day and night, explore our giant star the Sun with Indy the Elephant, spot your favorite constellations with Paula the Polar Bear and then Crusty Crocodile launches our trip through the solar system. Work together with these imaginative, colorful friends to solve a crossword puzzle about space and sneak a peek at tonight's starry sky.
Recommended for ages 4 - 8.
Since this show tells you all about the current night sky plus the latest exciting information about space, it's NEVER the same show twice! Is that a star or a planet? What is Orion hunting? What is a gibbous moon? What does the Milky Way look like? Hold on to your seat as you become part of the spectacular current night sky. This Planetarium program helps you get started observing the wonders of the sky from your own backyard. Our Digital Sky® projection system allows us to travel thousands of light years from Earth.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Breathing Space is a multi-media planetarium show featuring two teenage skateboarders, Seth and Zeek, who have been assigned a homework project on climate change. When they sit down as guests at a powerful computer system and “click” where they shouldn’t, they are immediately transolved into cyberspace and meet Amanda, their cyberspace guide. Amanda takes the boys on some wild cyberspace skateboard rides as they visit various planets and moons to study their climates. The show presents the climate of Earth, how it is changing, the impact humans may be having on it, and suggests specific things that we can do to improve our environment.
45 minutes. Recommended for grades 3-12.
The universe is slowly offering up its secrets as shown in this remarkable blend of science, art and entertainment. Powerfully narrated by actor Laurence Fishburne of "The Matrix" fame, Infinity Express will take you on an exciting journey of discovery. From the exploration of our solar system to the mapping of the universe, Infinity Express will funnel you towards humanity's mission to explore what lies beyond Planet Earth.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
An interactive multimedia Planetarium presentation about Albert Einstein and some of his most provocative ideas that changed the way we look at our universe. Learn about gravity, time dilation, the warping of the fabric of space-time, black holes and more in this fascinating educational production based on actual theory and observed celestial phenomena. A brief look at the current night sky is also included.
50 minutes. Recommended for grades 9-12.
The story of Christa McAuliffe, a courageous woman and passionate teacher and her lifelong commitment to education. Christa was, and remains, one of NASA's most visible and beloved astronauts and is certainly the hero of this Planetarium which bears her name. This award-winning documentary film chronicles her life and vision.
75 minutes. Recommended for grades 6-12.
Season of Lights - seasonal
This show features stories from around the world and will help you understand the short days and long nights of the season from a multi-cultural point of view. Experience how humans in different places and times adapted explanations of astronomical events to celebrate the winter holidays of Hanukkah and Christmas.
45 minutes. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Equinox (school shows and private rentals only. Offered Sep/Oct & Mar/Apr)
The equinoxes are markers on the great wheel of time - a promise of predictable change. They mark the beginning of autumn as well as spring and the time when day and night are of equal length. Students learn the reasons for the seasons while they gain an appreciation of the astronomical reasons for the equinoxes, how they have changed over the years and how they impact our lives.
45 minutes. Recommended for grades 4-12.
