One Small Step...
Follow the Apollo astronauts to the Moon as they
venture across space to rendezvous and land, for the first time, on the surface
of another world. From a mighty Saturn V launch to a tense landing, relive the
accomplishment of humanity's greatest journey.
Larry - Cat in Space: This gentle introduction
to the planetarium is a light-hearted 30 minute cartoon
adventure featuring Larry Cat. Larry learns all about
the Moon during the show and positive reinforcement of
sky watching is introduced to budding astronomers.
Additional Planetarium
Shows
(Available by appointment for groups and special events)
Rock On Mars!: Come take a 3D journey
across the Martian landscape with the twin Mars Exploration
Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Since January of 2004,
our rovers have been our field geologists, traversing
Mars, on the trail for evidence of a watery past. Learn
how different Mars is from our own home planet the Earth
and how you get a Martian rover across space and land
it safely on the surface of Mars. Discover what we’ve
learned in two Earth years on the dusty red surface of
our neighbor planet.
Hubble Vision
II: The Hubble Space
Telescope provides an unprecedented window on the universe
and has made astonishing discoveries - from nearby objects
in the solar system to the most distant galaxies at the
limits of the observable universe. Join us on a voyage
that will take you from our home here in the solar system
to the edge of the universe and the dawn of time itself
as seen through the eyes of the most famous telescope
in history.
Deep Impact!: Comets are time capsules
that hold clues about the formation and evolution of
the solar system. They are composed of ice, gas and dust,
primitive debris from the solar system's distant and
coldest regions that formed 4.5 billion years ago. Deep
Impact, a NASA Discovery Mission, is the first space
mission to probe beneath the surface of a comet and reveal
the secrets of its interior. Join us in this newest planetarium
show as we explore comets from the inside out!
Ring World: Stunning Saturn has been
visited by the Cassini spacecraft. After its nearly seven
year sojourn, the spacecraft will spend the next four
years investigating the alluring planet, its many moons,
and spectacular system of rings. The Cassini mission
also includes a probe sent to land on Saturn's largest
moon, Titan. Prepare yourself for exciting discoveries
and new views of Saturn to come. (Visit
the JPL Cassini site.)
Following the Milky Way: An exciting
adventure through the change of seasons. We will investigate
the changes in the heavens as our home planet earth orbits
the sun. The show also explores the planets, meteors,
comets, and the northern lights.
The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket: imaginatively
introduces to children our solar system. Two boys with
the help of a mysterious and magical rocket and the helpful
book,. The Student's Astronomy Guide, travel through
the solar system, exploring planets they encounter. The
audience will join them as they visit and learn about
several planets, and the order in which they appear in
reference to the sun.
Wonderful Sky: A fantastic introduction
to the Planetarium experience and the wonders of the
night sky. We progress from our own backyard on a partly
cloudy night, through a brief storm and on to a star
filled sky. Visitors will explore groups of stars, or
constellations forming pictures and continue on to a
magical trip through the universe.
Sky Hunter: introduces us to the heavens
through the eyes of the Native Americans. Various constellations
and the change of seasons are explored.