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Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
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The Stars From My Backyard
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterA live presenter uses “the magic of the dome” to teach school-aged children 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 elementary school-aged children and their families. […]
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterOn a two-year journey to Mars, astronauts will face extraordinary challenges—long distance, a closed environment, isolation, altered gravity, and radiation. What will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? This new, animated planetarium production highlights NASA research and training initiatives preparing the next generation of astronauts who will head to Mars. The film shows […]
Wonders of the Seasonal Sky
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterJoin our live Planetarium presenter for an in-depth tour of our current sky over New Jersey! This ever-changing program explores the season’s constellations, bright stars, visible planets, deep sky objects, and celestial highlights. Constellation mythology and recent events are also included. Prepare to ask questions and even answer them as our presenter creates an informal […]
Laser Queen
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterStart with a layer of heavy metal, add a dash of glam and a pinch of astrophysics, and sprinkle liberally with theatrics. Only then will you get a sense of what makes up the legendary Queen, the band often touted as the most educated rock band ever to live. Freddy Mercury put it best: “The […]
Laser Country
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterLaser Country is dedicated to some of the greatest country hits ever. Set to the all-American sounds of modern and classic country songs, this laser show will appeal to all generations! From Garth Brooks and Shania Twain to Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline, this show promises to be a boot-scootin’ good time! Laser Show Show […]
Laser Taylor Swift
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterWhat’s better than a Tay Swift playlist? A Tay Swift playlist set to laser lights! Enjoy unforgettable hits from all of her ten distinct eras. Sing along to all your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser light can. Players gonna play, haters gonna hate, fakers gonna fake, so […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the […]
Seeing! A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time & Mind
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterFollow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star before traveling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone’s retina. This full-dome planetarium show explores some of the fascinating processes of the cosmos, from astrophysics to the biology of the eye and brain. You will learn the […]
Wonders of the Seasonal Sky
Robert J. Novins Planetarium TheaterJoin our live Planetarium presenter for an in-depth tour of our current sky over New Jersey! This ever-changing program explores the season’s constellations, bright stars, visible planets, deep sky objects, and celestial highlights. Constellation mythology and recent events are also included. Prepare to ask questions and even answer them as our presenter creates an informal […]