The Robert J Novins Planetarium
The Universe in Your Backyard

Public Show Descriptions and Prices

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The Novins Planetarium is one of the largest and most active planetariums in New Jersey. New technology provides Planetarium staff with exciting new ways to bring you the wonders of the universe and you'll find a variety of programs for all ages.

Public shows are currently presented on the weekends.
Please note: The Planetarium building does not open until 11:00 AM for daytime shows.
All shows run about 1 hour.
Shows begin promptly. Please plan to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to showtime as there is no admittance or re-admittance once the show has begun.

Sky Show Schedule
This is our general public show schedule, for specific days, please check our Schedule page. Availability of school programs is not listed.

Wednesday - June 19
7:00 PM	What's Up? (recommended for ages over 10)

 

Friday - June 21
7:00 PM	Wonders of the Summer Sky (recommended for ages over 10)
8:15 PM	Laser U2

Saturday - June 22
11:30 AM	A Trip to the Planets   (recommended for ages 10 and under)
1:00 PM	Wonders of the Summer Sky
2:30 PM	Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum  (recommended for ages 10 & over)
4:00 PM	Laser Pop
7:00 PM	Dawn of the Space Age
8:15 PM	Laser Vinyl

 

Sunday - June 23
11:30 AM	A Trip to the Planets (recommended for ages 10 and under)
1:00 PM	Wonders of the Summer Sky - Sold Out
2:30 PM	Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions (recommended for ages over 10)

Tickets are available at the door and go on sale 1/2 hour before our first show.

Please note there is no admission or readmission once the show has begun.

NEW!! You may now buy your tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu

Sky Show Admission Prices
(Pricing is per show)

$10    Adults

$  8    Seniors (60+); OCC Rewards Members with card

$  7    Children (12 and under); OCC Students with ID

Family Pack: 2 Adults, 3 children - $41 value, only $35

Want to see more than one show on a given day? Ask for our Multi-Show discount, $1 off per show.

Special group rates ($7 per person) are available for groups of 15 or more with advance contract. Call us for arrangements or further information. Please plan on at least 2 weeks advance notice. Phone 732-255-0400 x2111 Monday - Friday.

We accept all major credit cards.
Sorry, we are unable to accept checks.

All Shows run about 1 hour Separate ticket needed for each show
Children's Programs
	Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef Young visitors will join Jake & Shorty, two adventurous fish, on an animated quest to save their reef from destruction by learning to touch the Moon. Recommended for ages 10 and under.
	The Stars From My Backyard Beginning with a beautiful sunrise, children learn about the Sun, Moon, weather, and the constellations and planets visible in the current sky.  Along the way, fun stories, songs and even a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction to the sky for young children. Recommended for ages 10 and under.
	The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Enjoy this animated adventure in which two children use their imaginations and an old refrigerator box to take a rocket trip through the solar system. Recommended for ages 10 and under.
Adult/General Audience Shows
	Wonders of the Summer Sky Join us for a tour of the current night sky.  Beginning with the daytime sky, we discuss the Sun, our local star, before moving on to the evening sky.  This ever-changing program explores the season’s constellations, bright stars, visible planets, deep sky objects and celestial highlights.  Constellation mythology and recent space missions are also included.  This is a great program for scout groups, or anyone wanting to get better acquainted with the night sky. Recommended for ages over 10.
	Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions Prepare to debunk pseudoscience with this show. Based on the popular book and website of the same name, Bad Astronomy offers a unique and fun approach to learning about the cosmos. Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions was created by the Detroit Science Center and the Dassault Systemes Planetarium Recommended for ages over 10.
	Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum Discover the many reasons for color — like why the sky is blue or why Mars is red. Tour a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor’s office. See the actual color of a dinosaur (based on recent evidence). Get ready for an adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light! Recommended for ages over 10.
	Dawn of the Space Age Take a look back at both the Russian and American ventures into the cosmos from the launch of Sputnik to the American Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programs, missions to Mars and the outer planets. Learn about the International Space Station, private space exploration ventures and the possible future of human exploration. Beyond the technology, you will also be inspired by the drive, and perseverance of the men and women who took part in these death defying endeavors. Recommended for ages over 10.
For descriptions and playlists of our laser shows please visit our laser show page

    

For more information:
Recorded information:    732.255.0342
Planetarium Office:        732.255.0343
Planetarium Director:     732.255.0400 ext 2111
Email: planetarium@ocean.edu