Planetarium

Laser Zeppelin

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Many critics proclaim Led Zeppelin to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and 70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative, and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2, and The Beatles. Now, you […]

Earth Day Event: The Nature of Science

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Nature of Science is a 20-minute program intended to communicate what science is and how science works. This show features interviews with university science faculty as they discuss their work. Show Topics: Scientific Process, Scientific Laws, Scientific Hypotheses, Scientific Theories Fulldome Film This film is approximately 20 minutes long Short Films $5 Tickets Get Tickets

Earth Day Event: Did An Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Did a space rock six miles wide slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living species at that time, including the dinosaurs? Cosmic collisions are abundant in our solar system. See the numerous craters on worlds like the moon, Mars, and even distant Pluto. Explore the dinosaur […]

Earth Day Event: Ice Worlds

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

The delicate balance between ice, water, and the existence of life has been a topic of scientific inquiry for generations. In travels to our planet’s Arctic and Antarctic regions, we’ll examine the ecosystems that exist and thrive there and learn how their survival is connected with our own. Beyond Earth, we’ll see how the existence […]

Laser Taylor Swift

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

What’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 […]

Wonders of the Seasonal Sky

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Join 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 […]

Wonders of the Seasonal Sky

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Join 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 Grateful Dead

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

America’s greatest cosmic rock & roll band, from kaleidoscopic psychedelia to homespun country rock to epic live jams and beyond, The Grateful Dead’s songs are woven into the very fabric of music itself. Now experience “The Dead” on a whole other level – through laser light! Laser Show Running Time: 55 minutes Show Playlist: 1. […]

The Stars From My Backyard

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

A 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. […]

Cleopatra’s Universe

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Explore the truths and mysteries of Egypt’s legendary queen, Cleopatra. Experience the life and times of Cleopatra as you travel back in time to see stunning recreations of Alexandra’s Library, Cleopatra’s Palace, and the Pharaoh’s Lighthouse. Discover the powerful Greek and Roman influences on the world of Cleopatra, and see Eratosthenes figure out the size […]

One Sky Project

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One Sky connects us all. Winner of the best short film at the Macon Film Festival 2023 in Georgia. 6 short films that touch on the topics of finding patterns and […]