Please note that the Planetarium
is currently closed for renovations and will remain
closed throughout 2008. Please check back frequently
for further information as the project progesses.
Meanwhile, we will be offering a variety of events
outside of the planetarium theater.
Astronomy Day
Join us for a fun-filled day of space education and
activities, as well as an awesome night of observing
the stars and planets. The day begins at 10 AM with
exhibits, activities and demonstrations. Learn how
to make a comet, or try your hand at making "craters
on the Moon." Need help figuring out your telescope?
Bring it along and attend the Telescope Workshop.
During the daytime program, special telescopes will
be set up for some amazing views of the Sun, and StarLab
Portable Planetarium shows will be presented at 10:30
AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. Beginning at 8
PM (weather permitting), members of the Astronomical
Society of the Toms River Area will have a variety
of telescopes set up for a spectacular evening of
star and planet observing. Good views of Saturn, Mars
and the 1st quarter moon are anticipated. Items from
the planetarium gift shop will be available for sale,
and donations to help support the planetarium renovation
are always welcome.
Daytime Activities: 10 AM - 2 PM
Evening Observing: 8 PM - 10 PM (weather permitting)
Location: OCC
College Center (bldg #15)
Admission: Free!
