Show Descriptions and Prices

The Robert J Novins Planetarium
The Universe in Your Backyard

Public Show Descriptions and Prices

The City Dark
Free screening & discussion with the Film's Director
Thursday, May 17th - 7 PM

Purchase tickets online at: tickets.ocean.edu

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. Our very youngest visitors can explore the night sky with One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure, or discover the oceans and the night sky with Kaluoka'hina: the Enchanted Reef.   Touching the Edge of the Universe reveals how astronomers are learning about the Cosmos, and Dawn of the Space Age takes you from the beginning of human space exploration to the possible future. And Wonders of the Winter Sky is our chance to feature the beautiful starfield of the brand new Zeiss star projector and show you some of the bright stars, constellations and other celestial highlights of the current night sky.

Public shows are presented weekends throughout the school year and on some school holidays.
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.

Spring Sky Show Schedule
Through June 17, 2012
(Closed May 18, 19, 20.)

Fridays

7:00 PM
Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef (recommended for ages 10 and under)
     (No show May 25)

8:15 PM
Exploring the Spring Sky (recommended for ages 10 and over)
     (No show May 25)

Saturdays

11:30 AM
Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef

1:00 PM
Wonders of the Spring Sky

2:30 PM Touching the Edge of the Universe (recommended for ages 10 and over)

7:00 PM Exploring the Spring Sky (No show May 12, 26, June 16)

8:15 PM Dawn of the Space Age (recommended for ages 10 and over)
      (No show April 28, May 26)

Sundays

11:30 AM
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (recommended for ages 7 and under)

1:00 PM
Wonders of the Spring Sky

2:30 PM Dawn of the Space Age

Tickets are available at the door and go on sale 1/2 hour before show time.
For groups of 15 or more, you may call 732-255-0400 x2111 for reservations.
Group reservations need at least 2 week advance notice.
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: Up to 2 Adults, 3 children - $41 value, only $35

Want to see more than one show on a given day? Ask for our Muli-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.

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

Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
Enjoy this fantastic animated story about the world beneath the sea. Children join two adventurous fish on a mission to save their reef from destruction by "touching the moon." Along the way they learn about friendship, other sea creatures and the bigger ocean in which they live. Additionally, we will treat you to a brief tour of our night sky to find out about the moon and other things visible in the current evening sky. This is a fun and exciting adventure which sharpens our awareness to preserve our environment.

Recommended for ages 10 and under.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Join Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. Children can interact as they watch, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the sun to set. In addition to the main presentation, we will also take some time to show children some of the bright stars, constellations and visible planets that they can see in the current night sky.

Recommended for ages 7 and under.

Wonders of the Spring Sky
Join one of our knowledgeable Planetarium Presenters for a discussion 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, planets, deep sky objects and celestial highlights. Constellation mythology and recent space missions are also included. This is a great program for scout groups, camp groups and anyone wanting to get better acquainted with the sky.

Recommended for ages 10 and over.

Touching the Edge of the Universe
Four hundred years after Galileo's revolutionary discoveries, two sophisticated satellites are launched into the universe. These complex space telescopes will look deep into space at distant events that our eye cannot see. They observe the birth of stars and planets and look back to the very beginning of time to reveal new knowledge of the universe.

Recommended for ages 10 and over.

Dawn of the Space Age
Trace humanity's first steps into space through a look back at both the Russian and American ventures into the cosmos, from the launch of Sputnik tot he Shuttle program and missions to the outer planets. Then look ahead to the International Space Station, private space exploration ventures and beyond.

Recommended for ages 10 and over.

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

All Shows run about 1 hour Separate ticket needed for each show
	Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef Enjoy this fantastic animated story about the world beneath the sea. Children join two adventurous fish on a mission to save their reef from destruction by "touching the moon." Along the way they learn about friendship, other sea creatures and the bigger ocean in which they live. Additionally, we will treat you to a brief tour of our night sky to find out about the moon and other things visible in the current evening sky. This is a fun and exciting adventure which sharpens our awareness to preserve our environment. Recommended for ages 10 and under.
	One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Join Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. Children can interact as they watch, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the sun to set. In addition to the main presentation, we will also take some time to show children some of the bright stars, constellations and visible planets that they can see in the current night sky. Recommended for ages 7 and under.
	Wonders of the Spring Sky Join one of our knowledgeable Planetarium Presenters for a discussion 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, planets, deep sky objects and celestial highlights. Constellation mythology and recent space missions are also included. This is a great program for scout groups, camp groups and anyone wanting to get better acquainted with the sky. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
	Touching the Edge of the Universe Four hundred years after Galileo's revolutionary discoveries, two sophisticated satellites are launched into the universe. These complex space telescopes will look deep into space at distant events that our eye cannot see. They observe the birth of stars and planets and look back to the very beginning of time to reveal new knowledge of the universe. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
	Dawn of the Space Age Trace humanity's first steps into space through a look back at both the Russian and American ventures into the cosmos, from the launch of Sputnik tot he Shuttle program and missions to the outer planets. Then look ahead to the International Space Station, private space exploration ventures and beyond. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
For descriptions and playlists of our laser shows please visit our laser show page

Fridays
7:00 PM	Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef (recommended for ages 10 and under) (No show May 25)
8:15 PM	Exploring the Spring Sky (recommended for ages 10 and over) (No show May 25)

Saturdays
11:30 AM	Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
1:00 PM	Wonders of the Spring Sky
2:30 PM	Touching the Edge of the Universe (recommended for ages 10 and over)
7:00 PM	Exploring the Spring Sky (No show May 12, 26, June 16)
8:15 PM	Dawn of the Space Age (recommended for ages 10 and over) (No show April 28, May 26)

Sundays
11:30 AM	One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (recommended for ages 7 and under)
1:00 PM	Wonders of the Spring Sky
2:30 PM	Dawn of the Space Age