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NEW - MAGIC TREE HOUSE®: Space Mission Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information NEW - THE SECRET LIVES OF STARS Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information NEW - Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens Once a planet of great mystery, now we know more than ever before about its amazing system of rings, moons, and storms thanks to modern robotic space pioneers. From its bizarre moons with mysterious features, to the millions of icy particles that compose the enigmatic rings, this is the three-dimensional tour of the Saturnian system that goes beyond the CG experience - It's like flying piggyback on the Cassini spacecraft! Experience an immersive exploration of one of the most amazing and dynamic planetary collections of our solar system. Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Join the Zula Patrol on an expedition as they tour our solar system trying to find their loyal pet Gorga. In the process, you will learn about different types of weather on earth and the other planets as well as the similarities and differences between both. Don’t miss the surprise at the end! A Spitz, Inc. Production – Distributed by Sky-Skan, Inc |
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Climb aboard a magical cardboard rocket with two young adventurers, Marcus and Bonnie, and experience a breathtaking, up-close look at each of our solar system's planets with guidance from “Astronomy Book” - a character personified by a wise, kind old man. It's not until the end of the adventure when you find out what the true secret of the rocket is - something that makes this apparently impossible trip to the edges of the universe and back become possible. A Clark Planetarium Production |
The Little Star that Could A story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets. Each planet is introduced to the audience with basic information about our Solar System. Produced and distributed by Audio Visual Imagineering Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion Orion is one of the most prominent Constellations in the winter night sky. With its famous belt made of three stars, it is sure to be one of your favorite constellations. Come join us as we take an imaginative look at the story and legend of Orion, the Great Hunter of the Winter Sky. This show is ideal for family audiences. Produced and distributed by Audio Visual Imagineering Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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Earth, Sun & Moon Explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. How do the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system, and what is the myth and science behind it? Why does the Sun rise and set? Why do we see different constellations during different seasons? What is an eclipse? Learn about the Moon's phases and orbit. Explore past and future space travel to our Moon and beyond. A Morehead Planetarium Production – Distributed by Sky-Skan, Inc Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information . |
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Presented in the style of a game show, the Planets tests people’s knowledge of the nine planets in our Solar System. The audience finds themselves transported from planet to planet, immersed in spectacularly different environments. Show includes information on the history of astronomy and planetary sciences. A National Space Centre Production – Distributed by Sky-Skan, Inc. Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure Travel from the outermost reaches of the solar system faster than the speed of light, taking in the wonders of the planets and their moons, from Pluto to Earth, zoom past planets revolving above you. See the ringed systems of the outer planets and the detail of various moons, all digitally rendered using real images from satellites. Finally, return home to Earth and contrast our home planet with the other worlds you've explored. A Denver Museum of Nature & Science Production . Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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Two Small Pieces of Glass How did the telescope help us understand our place in space, and how does it continue to expand our knowledge of the Universe? Learn about the history and discoveries this wonderful tool has made in the past 400 years. How do telescopes work? How do observatories in the world use them to explore the mysteries of the Universe? Explore the Galilean Moons, Saturn's rings, and spiral structure of Galaxies, as we learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others. An Imiloa Astronomy Center, Carnegie Science Center & Interstellar Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut as this latest immersive planetarium show takes you from Earth into Space and beyond. Explore the amazing worlds of the microscopic regions of the human body to floating around the International Space Station. Narrated by Ewan McGregor A National Space Centre Production – Distributed by Sky-Skan Inc. Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos … and our imaginations. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. In this show, you will zip through otherworldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Narrated by Liam Neeson. A Clark Planetarium Production Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS. Narrated by actor Mark Hamill. Produced by Sudekum Planetarium and NSC Creative – Distributed by Sky-Skan, Inc. Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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Heart of the Sun The Heart of the Sun reveals how the development of our
whole cosmology has been informed by our struggle with this oldest of
mysteries. Experience the story that shows how that process continues today as
the sheer strangeness of our nearest star continues to challenge our
imagination. New space-based telescopes, along with a new generation of
terrestrial instruments, capture both the fine surface detail and the vast
eruptions of the corona with unprecedented clarity. And for the first time, take
us right inside a living star. Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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Extreme Planets For centuries, humanity has wondered whether we are alone
in the Universe. Now, we are finally one step closer to knowing the answer.
With the discovery in 1995 of the first planet orbiting another star, we now
know that planets are not unique to our own Solar System. In fact, these "extrasolar"
planets now appear to be quite common. Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System Investigate the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Designed for visitors with an appreciation for space science and a desire to learn more about science research, IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System follows the creation of NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System's boundary. Narrated by two inquisitive teenagers, audiences will hear from the scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX mission and created the spacecraft, and get the latest updates on the mission's discoveries. Saturday Night Astronomy Show Ticket Information
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