Planetarium Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday
2:00 Planetarium Show - Tonight's Sky (appropriate for ages 7 and up)
3:00 Children's Laser Show - Legends of the Night Sky (for children of all ages)
Friday & Saturday
4:00 Laser Music Show - Laser Mania
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Tonight's SkyA daily live presentation on what spectacles the heavens above will provide. There is always a beautiful night in the full-dome planetarium in this interactive and informative show. A new and unique tour every day! Free with museum admission.
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Legends of the Night SkyOur Children's Laser Show series featuring 20 minutes of full-dome fun, while also teaching children and adults the Greek story about the stars. Free with museum admission.
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Laser Music ShowsFridays & Saturdays @ 4:00pm Witness stunning laser animations set to music of all genres. Show lasts approximately 40 minutes. $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children (6-17) or free for members and children 5 and under. |
Special Programming
Adult Astronomy Lecture Series
Important discoveries and concepts about our fasinating universe will be revealed in this new three part lecture series. $25 for non-members and $20 for members. This admission pays for all three classes in the series. Reservation is required to attend.
Part 1: The Evolution of Stars
Date: February 1st, 2012
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
The tiny points of light that fill the night sky have always mesmerized mankind. Join Seth Mayo, Curator of Astronomy, as he explains the stellar processes that are continually occurring throughout the universe, illustrating the idea that we are all "star stuff". A short visit to the planetarium at the end of the program will bring to light many of the significant stars we see in our night sky.
Part 2: The Outer Solar System
Date: February 8th, 2012
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Recently, scientists have been able to peer into the outer reaches of the Solar System, discovering many surprises along the way. Seth Mayo, Curator of Astronomy, will explore the Kupier Belt, comets, Pluto's reclassification and the addition of what are now called "dwarf" planets.
Part 3: Stargazing at Gamble Place
Date: February 15th, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
To end this 3 part series, Seth Mayo, Curator of Astronomy, will be hosting a stargazing event at Gamble Place in Port Orange. Taking advantage of skies free of light pollution, there will be a multitude of telescopes and binoculars that will allow deep views of the universe (weather permitting). There will also be simple training on telescope use and participants are more than welcome to bring their own.
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