Regular Season Shows
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Zubenelgenubi's Magical Sky Ages 4 - 7 |
 preschoolers through 1st-graders |
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| Learn about the day and night sky with Zubenelgenubi and his friends, Hydro the Fire Hydrant, Tracy the Talking Telephone Pole, Mr. Sun, and Ms. Moon. Zubenelgenubi will be right in the dome theatre with you, while his friends fly by on the dome above. | A is for Astronaut, B is for Big Dipper...take a journey through the celestial alphabet to learn about the wonders of the sky in this storybook show. Simple concepts and exciting visuals make this show ideal for young audiences. |
 1st-graders through 3rd-graders |
 2nd-graders through adults |
| Join the Little Star as he travels through the galaxy in search of planets. Along the way, he encounters a 'cool' red star, a 'hot' blue star, and other stellar objects. | Explore the Solar System through the eyes of NASA's space probes and with help of National Geographic artists. Breathtaking videos of our Solar System. |
 4th-graders through adults |
 4th-graders through adults |
| Journey to Mars in the year 2020, narrated by NASA astronauts and illustrated by NASA artists and others. Join the crew of the Antares space mission to learn about future exploration on the surface of Mars. | As members of our Solar System, comets hold many secrets. Explore where comets come from, their composition, and their effects on humans. Learn more about the history of comets, including Hyakutake and Hale-Bopp. |
 5th-graders through adults |
5th-graders through adults |
| Relive the stunning repair mission of the Hubble Space Telescope and discover the wonders of the universe as only this amazing instrument can reveal. Great for older kids interested in the space sciences. | Investigate the many kinds of stars shining in our night sky, how they formed, live their lives, and die. Learn about the Big Bang, nebulae, galaxies, black holes, and more. |
| Relive the stunning repair mission of the Hubble Space Telescope and discover the wonders of the universe as only this amazing instrument can reveal. Great for older kids interested in the space sciences. | Investigate the many kinds of stars shining in our night sky, how they formed, live their lives, and die. Learn about the Big Bang, nebulae, galaxies, black holes, and more. |
5th-graders through adults |
5th-graders through adults |
| Relive the stunning repair mission of the Hubble Space Telescope and discover the wonders of the universe as only this amazing instrument can reveal. Great for older kids interested in the space sciences. | Investigate the many kinds of stars shining in our night sky, how they formed, live their lives, and die. Learn about the Big Bang, nebulae, galaxies, black holes, and more. |
| Relive the stunning repair mission of the Hubble Space Telescope and discover the wonders of the universe as only this amazing instrument can reveal. Great for older kids interested in the space sciences. | Investigate the many kinds of stars shining in our night sky, how they formed, live their lives, and die. Learn about the Big Bang, nebulae, galaxies, black holes, and more. |
Holiday Special Shows
 2nd-graders through 6th-graders: October |
 2nd-graders through adults: December |
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| A ghoulish good time! A planetarium show entitled "Moonwitch" followed by a frightfully fun laser show. Have a bash with the "Monster Mash" and "Ghostbusters!" | Our holiday show traces the development of the world's holiday customs and the historical rituals associated with the winter solstice. We will also look at the winter constellations and search for an explanation for the Star of Bethlehem. |
 Perfect for all ages!: December |
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| Enjoy seasonal songs choreographed to brilliant laser light while enjoying the sounds of Mannheim Steamroller. |
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