Planetarium

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. […]

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

On 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 […]

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 […]

Sunset Meditation

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Exercise is one way. Physical activity and fitness have been discussed in many NASA outreach efforts. However, outreach efforts regarding other branches of health, such as emotional, psychological, and social well-being, are lacking. Given that jobs come with stress, a global understanding of the science […]

Experience the Aurora

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, our crews captured timelapse images of the Aurora Borealis with high-resolution digital SLR cameras outfitted with fisheye lenses. The results are spectacular. For the first time, the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive […]

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. […]

From Earth to the Universe

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has inspired awe and has been the subject of campfire stories and ancient myths for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet, we have only begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. […]

Wonders of the Celtic Sky

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an in-depth tour of the night’s sky featuring stories and inspiration from Celtic mythology. Sky talk Recommended for ages 12 and over. This show is approximately 1-hour long. Get Tickets

Event Series Laser Queen

Laser Queen

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Start 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 […]

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. […]