Fulldome Planetarium Shows
Astronaut (Grades 2-5)
What does it take to become an astronaut? This planetarium show takes you from Earth into space … and beyond! The program is followed by a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
Cosmic Origins Spectograph (Grade 9-12)
Join us in the exploration of the hidden universe as we decode the secrets to the origins of the cosmos. Please note: This fulldome planetarium show DOES NOT include a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
Flight Adventures (Grades 3-5)
Discover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes and models fly. Learn about the history and future plans of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators – like YOU! The program is followed by a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
FORWARD! TO THE MOON (Grades 4-8)
Step into NASA’s Artemis program, a bold new era of lunar exploration. Learn about the awe-inspiring Artemis program currently underway and NASA’s ambitious goal to create a permanent scientific presence on the Moon, building upon the achievements of the Apollo missions of the 1960s and ’70s. Please note: This fulldome planetarium show DOES NOT include a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
From Earth to the Universe (Grades 6-12)
Learn about the journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, in this full dome planetarium show. Revel in the splendor of the worlds of the solar system and our Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes you to the colorful birthplaces of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way Galaxy to the unimaginable immensity of a myriad galaxies. Please note: This full dome planetarium show DOES NOT include a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
Max Goes to the Moon (Grades K-3)
Ever wonder what it’s like to go to the Moon? This new show, based on the children’s book, “Max Goes to the Moon” by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, takes us on such an adventure. Please note: This fulldome planetarium show DOES NOT include a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
Two Small Pieces of Glass (Grades 6-12)
From the moons of Jupiter to the rings of Saturn and the structure of galaxies, this show explores how telescopes have helped us understand our place in space and how they continue to expand our understanding of the cosmos. The program is followed by a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
The Sun: Our Living Star (Grades 6-12)
Did you know the Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years? It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star and its impacts on Earth. Please note: This fulldome planetarium show DOES NOT include a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
