Planetarium

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Laser Country

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Laser 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 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 […]

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. […]

Seeing! A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time & Mind

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Follow 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 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 […]

A Valentine’s Evening Under the Stars

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Bring your starry eyes to the starry skies this Valentine’s Day! Spend time with your special someone under the stars, hearing constellation love stories across cultures, listening to romantic music, and enjoying a heart-shaped scavenger hunt in the cosmos! Sky talk Recommended for ages 12 and over. This show is approximately 1 hour long. Get […]

Event Series Laser Love Songs

Laser Love Songs

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

We’re putting together our favorite love songs from our popular laser shows to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Laser Show Runtime Approx. 44 Minutes This show may contain flashing lights or rapidly changing imagery, affecting photosensitive viewers. Get Tickets

Valentine Skies – A Sky Talk for Kids

Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

Join us for a short Valentine’s themed star talk with a craft for young children and their families. Between 12:00 and 12:30pm make a sky Valentine with us! The Valentine show starts promptly at 12:30 pm, where we’ll discover star stories around love and family. Recommended for ages 4-8 and their families. Show is 30 […]