The Planetarium will be closed for until further notice due to renovations.



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Planetarium Pricing:

Now offering Season Passes!

Cowboy Astronomer (all ages)

37 minutes Explore the stars from a cowboy's point of view! This full-dome planetarium show is a skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native American legends, combined with constellation identification, star-hopping, and astronomy tidbits — all told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning the sky along the way. Narrated by cowboy humorist and poet Baxter Black.

Cosmonaute 360

4 minutes A space traveler is sailing to his home planet, but after suffering an accident with an asteroid that hits his ship, he is forced to make a forced landing on an unknown planet. This is where you will meet a strange rabbit who will help you and teach you a valuable lesson.

Tree of Life

6 minutes TREE OF LIFE is an audiovisual show based on the music by Human Spiral, an experimental rock band in Mexico. Produced by the Mexican creative group Dessignare Media and inspired in the Mayan culture.

Cosmic Origin Spectrograph

30 minutes A 30 minute film highlighting the current research of Cosmic Origin Spectrograph (C.O.S.) aboard the Hubble Space Telescope, the last instrument installed by the NASA astronauts. C.O.S. is allowing us an unprecedented view into the vast spaces between galaxies which surrounds our own Milky Way. Join us in the exploration of this hidden universe as we decode the secrets to the origins of the cosmos.

Explorations 1: Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment

7 minutes NASA satellites measure the changing levels of groundwater. A short film.

Explorations 2: Big Science, Small Packages

7 minutes A new wave of tiny, inexpensive satellites conducts amazing science. A short film.

Explorations 3: MU69

7 minutes New Horizons tells us about Pluto and sets its sight on a new target. A short film.

Explorations 4: Parker Solar Probe

7 minutes Humans have sent a spacecraft into the Sun's atmosphere to study the corona and solar wind. A short film.

MAX GOES TO THE MOON

35 minutes Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Along the way, the story sets the stage for the more sophisticated science of the “Big Kid Box” sidebars, which cover topics including “Phases of the Moon,” “Wings in Space?,” and “Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon” — all thoughtfully explained so that grownups and children can learn together about science. Toward the end, Max and Tori's trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony from which “the beautiful views of Earth from the Moon made everyone realize that we all share a small and precious planet.” Age recommendation: Best for ages 4-12 (However, if you like dogs, all ages will enjoy this show!)

MUSCLES

7 minutes “Measurements of the Spectral Characteristics of Explanatory Systems” . A short film

From Earth to the Universe

32 minutes ESO is extremely proud to present an improved and updated version of the full-length show directed by Theofanis Matsopoulos. It takes the viewer on a journey of celestial discovery, from the early theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to a look at today's most impressive telescopes. Version 2 features: improved image quality; higher resolution star maps; new video footage of ESO's Very Large Telescope(VLT) courtesy of the fulldome expedition; a new 3D model of the Milky Way and much more!

The Hot and Energetic Universe

30 minutes This full-length show, directed by Theofanis Matsopoulos, delves into the natural phenomena related to high energy astrophysics, a key field of research in astronomy. Recommended for ages 10 and up

Europe to the Stars

32 minutes This show takes the viewer on an epic journey behind the scenes at the most productive ground-based observatory in the world, revealing the science, the history, the technology and the people. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

The Sun, Our Living Star

25 minutes Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun's violent surface in immersive fulldome format. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Dark: The Movie

20 minutes The show explains and explores the nature of Dark Matter, the invisible 80% of the mass of the Universe. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Sunstruck

20 minutes The show explores how the Sun came to support life on Earth, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

The Dark Matter Mystery

38 minutes The show addresses the question of what holds the universe together. What, in fact, are the constituents of the so-called Dark Matter?

Distant Worlds - Alien Life?

52 minutes The night sky is effectively a view of infinity; could alien life exist out there somewhere? This film investigates the conditions required for life, beginning with planets and moons in our Solar System and venturing out to some of the newly-discovered exoplanets orbiting other stars. Potentially habitable exoplanets are now being discovered regularly - worlds that are not only very far away, but also strange and unfamiliar. What could life on these worlds look like? What are the chances of encountering intelligent life in the future and how might we detect it?

Sentient

34 minutes An artistic work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This is an immersive experience which investigates the creative, perceptive, and unexplored mind.

The Unknown Between

23 minutes An artistic work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This is an immersive experience which investigates the creative, perceptive, and unexplored mind.

Phantom of the Universe

28 minutes From the journey of protons racing through the world's largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is a new fulldome planetarium show designed to immerse audiences in the search for dark matter. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Seeing

27 minutes The show follows the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Mayan Archeoastronomy

20 minutes The show makes a tour to the Mayan temples in Mexico and dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about the importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movement of some stars like the Sun, the Moon and Venus. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Out There: The Quest for Extra Solar Worlds

30 minutes It shows how our perception of our place in the Universe has changed and how the discoveries of exoplanets we made in the last decades even surpassed the dreams of science fiction authors. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Uncharted Domain

30 minutes This mesmerizing fulldome video is the final work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, produced during the 2017 Spring semester.

Einstein's Gravity Playlist

23 minutes Join Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her work to hear them.

Mexica Archeoastronomy

20 minutes Through impressive immersive scenarios, this show illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Cosmology

35 minutes How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving? Explore some of the big questions in this original show produced by the Casper Planetarium and narrated by Michael Stevens of Vsauce. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Exoplanets

30 minutes Learn about planets beyond our solar system and techniques astronomers use to find them. This show was produced by the Casper Planetarium and is a winner of the Associazione dei Planetari Italiani Planetarium Video Competition. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Four Paths of the Sun

15 minutes This short program about illustrates why Earth has seasons, how the sun's altitude in the sky changes over the course of a year, and how the angle of the sun causes changes in weather. Recommended for grades 4 – 8.

Galaxies

15 minutes Once we thought that Earth was the center of the universe. Shapely and Hubble changed that perspective by showing that we are part of a vast expanse of galaxies. This program reviews some of their key discoveries and explores some of the most common types of galaxies. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

The Incredible Sun

11 minutes Every second the Sun emits million times more energy than the world consumes every year. Where does such a huge amount of power come from? Discover our star through the breathtaking timelapses. Thanks to the real images taken by the Solar Dynamics Observatory and processed by advanced mathematical methods, you will experience the true nature of the Sun and find out that it is far from being as calm as it seems at first glance.

Waiting Far Away

11 minutes An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far… And can't find home. Follow in the footsteps of a cosmic traveler as he shares a wild story. Find out what grand mysteries he has uncovered while journeying deep into intergalactic space, searching…

Cosmic Castaways

20 minutes Most stars lie within the crowded boundaries of galaxies, travelling with their brothers and sisters in a vast galactic family. But some find themselves on their own, deep within voids between the galaxies. These are the cosmic castaways, and this is their story. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Art - Science - Wonder

6 minutes This show was created for the Youngstown State University "First Night" celebration on December 31. It highlights the ties between art, science, and wonder, and can be used to demonstrate the full capabilities of a digital planetarium.

Realm of Light (all ages)

25 minutes Realm of Light tells the story of the fascinating history of the universe from its onset to modern man. With stunning special effects, this beautifully animated 360° production shows the early universe, a flight through the Eagle Nebula, an exploding supernova, the early earth, the development of life under water and ashore.

Seasonal Stargazing (all ages)

7 to 15 minutes Each Seasonal Stargazing show highlights the most prominent and easy-to-find stars and constellations of the season. We've upgraded the old standby green-arrow show, painting the dome with choreographed circles and colorful constellation lines.

Astrobreaks (all ages)

20 minutes Astrobreaks is a new program of the Museum of Texas Tech University Moody Planetarium that projects the Saturday night sky to show you what constellations and stars will be visible Saturday evening.

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (grade 1 & up)

40 minutes Join two children on a magical journey through the solar system, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket and a vivid imagination. During this show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the universe.

Dinosaur Prophecy (grade 2 & up)

21 minutes Long before dinosaurs' massive extinction 65 million years ago, many individual species simply disappeared. Visit dinosaur graveyards, study their bones, and reconstruct how these creatures lived and died to solve four famous cold cases from the age of the dinosaurs.

Earth's Wild Ride (grade 2 & up)

20 minutes Imagine Earth were a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren? Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape.

Black Holes (grade 3 & up)

23 minutes Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of the black hole. Only now are we on the verge of understanding their true nature. What are they? How are they made? Is the Earth in danger of being pulled into one? Narrated by John de Lancie (Q in Star Trek: the Next Generation).

Dawn of the Space Age (grade 3 & up)

41 minutes Re-live the excitement 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. Who were these men and women that took part in these death-defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore in Dawn of the Space Age.

Saturn, the Ring World II

22 minutes After nearly seven years in transit, the two-story Cassini-Huygens spacecraft began orbiting Saturn on July 1, 2004. Cassini continues to explore Saturn and its moons during its extended mission, while the Huygens probe had landed on the surface of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. See Saturn up-close and all-around-you inside our dome theater. Ring World is narrated by Star Trek's John Billingsley and was produced by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Two Small Pieces of Glass (grade 3 & up)

30 minutes While attending a local star party, two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe. Their conversation with a local female astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made.

Wildest Weather in the Solar System (grade 3 & up)

25 minutes Join us on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. From a storm the size of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb, to a 400-year-old hurricane, to a dust tempest that could engulf entire planets, you'll be glad you live on Earth!

Lucy's Cradle: The Birth of Wonder (grade 5 & up)

21 minutes Learn how changes in the Earth's geography and atmosphere paired with Lucy's upright posture converge to allow creatures to first observe the skies. Explore the Solar System to see the other worlds in our solar neighborhood. Why is intelligent life only found on Earth? Could any other planet or moon harbor primitive life? Travel back into time to ancient Africa, home of the world's most famous fossil. Watch her come alive with her family, and see how changes in her environment drove hominid migration.

Extreme Planets (grade 6 & up)