Dawn of the Space Age:
Just as the Space Race began, Dawn of the Space Age starts with the
launch of Sputnik and includes important Russian space history as well as the
American Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programs. The show transports viewers to
the International Space Station, the X-prize winning private space ship and on
to future Mars exploration. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate
historic reconstruction of Man's first steps into space. Who were these men and
women that took part in these dangerous, heroic endeavors? Witness their drive,
their passion, and their perseverance to explore, in this epic realistically
animated production.
Two Small Pieces of
Glass:
Join two teenage students
at a local star party as they
discover how the telescope
has helped us understand our
place in the cosmos. Learn
how telescopes work and how
the world’s largest observatories
use them to explore the mysteries
of the universe. Explore the
Galilean Moons of Jupiter,
Saturn’s rings and the
spiral structure of galaxies
and learn about the discoveries
of Galileo, Huygens, Newton,
Hubble and other observational
explorers.
The Skies Tonight:
Join our expert planetarium staff as the take you on a
fantastic journey through the night time sky as you discover
just how much of the universe you can see
right from the comfort of your own back yard. The planets,
stars and galaxies await you and all you need to do is
"look up" at the skies tonight.
Little Star That Could:
Little Star, an average yellow star, searches
for planets of his own to warm and protect. Along the way
he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special,
and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies.
Little Star also learns about planets and our Solar System.
Additional Planetarium
Shows
(Available by appointment for groups and special events)
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.
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.