SPRING PRAIRIE SKIES
A live‑narrated tour of the wonders of tonight's sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky. Find out what constellations and planets are visible tonight and how to find them. This show is updated seasonally and is intended for all ages.
THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULD
Journey with Little Star, an average yellow star, in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, why they are different colors and how they combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Let’s hope a delightful cast of characters including Pearl and Big Daddy can help “Little Star” find some planets!
COSMIC COLORS
Take a journey across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Discover the many reasons for color—“why the sky is blue” and “why Mars is red.” Journey inside a plant leaf and the human eye. Investigate x-rays and see the actual color of a dinosaur. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light!
THE SUN, OUR LIVING STAR
The Sun has shone on our world for four-and-a-half billion years. Our nearest star is the source of the energy that drives all life. The passage of the Sun across the sky each day, month, and year was the only way to keep track of time for past civilizations. This typical dwarf star consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format.
DID AN ASTEROID REALLY KILL THE DINOSAURS?
Did a space rock six miles wide slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75% of all living species at that time, including the dinosaurs? Explore the impacts and cosmic collisions across the Solar System in this dynamic show. It includes footage from the first iridium layer found in Gubbio, Italy.
DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
The sounds of Pink Floyd’s albums ring in the dome again. Enjoy this fulldome show on the first Friday of each month at 9 pm starting in May. Look out for additional showings, including on Saturday, July 26 at 6 pm! These aren’t for people with motion sickness. Tickets are $12 for everyone.