The Robert J Novins Planetarium

Celebrating 35 Years as Your Place for Space

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Please note that the Planetarium theater will be closed for renovations until 2010.

Welcome to the International Year of Astronomy!

The United Nations has declared 2009 the International Year of Astronomy in honor of the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. Find out about national IYA2009 Projects The Novins Planetarium is a site coordinator for Globe at Night part of the efforts of the International Year of Astronomy

Although the theater is currently closed, we are still working to bring the universe to the people of Ocean County and the surrounding area. A variety of school outreach programs have been assembled and our knowledgeable lecturers are available to bring these programs to your students. Similar programs are also an excellent option for scout groups and after-school programs.

The new planetarium theater will feature the latest projection technology and allow us to bring you the universe in innovative and exciting new ways. The planetarium dome will become a virtual 3-D video space, allowing us to take you on a journey from the smallest size scales to the edge of the universe, and a new fiber-optic star projector will provide a beautiful, crisp view of the night sky. We are looking forward to the day that the stars will return, shining brighter than ever. Check back often for the latest information, special events, and how you can become a part of our universe.

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For more information call:
732.255.0342 - Recorded information
732.255.0400 ext. 2111 - Planetarium Office