General Audience Planetarium Shows
A Teenager’s Guide to the Galaxy
Created and hosted by teenagers from Milwaukee schools, this unique cosmic experience takes you on a dynamic journey across the universe and through time. Science Topics Include: Black Holes, Cosmology--Origins & Fate of the Universe, Star Cycles, Sun, Earth Origins & History, Water Origins & Chemistry. Many NASA resources were used in this production including the Hubble Deep Field galaxy images.
A to Z Astronomy: From 3 to 103!
Explore the depths of space in a wild ride through the universe! Appealing to all ages, this family romp through the galaxies includes a roller coaster ride on our huge dome, a strange stop at a black hole by Mr. Shakespeare, a talking
letter with a jelly-bean universe, and a trip to Egypt to explore hieroglyphs- the origins of our letters. Don’t miss any of our out-of-this-world ABC adventures! From the aurora to the zodiac, the alphabet voyage will leave you spinning for
more.
Constellations! Adventures Connecting Earth & Sky
This program will circle the globe and bring these rich and engaging sky legends to life. It will explore how constellations helped organize the sky and tell time. Audiences will depart the Earth—witnessing how constellations change when traveling through the galaxy. Visitors will also marvel at how we also create wild pictures from the Moon and distant nebulae. Discover all the inspiring imaginations in the constellations!
It’s About Time: Cosmic Cycles We All Live By
Time impacts us everyday -- but what is it exactly? Where does it come from? Explore these mysteries and many more. Join friendly robots Tortoise and Hare in their voyage around the Earth and beyond to discover the wild origins of time!
Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery
Explore epic battles of change in the sky above us. Follow the struggles, as new discoveries alter our view of Earth and its place in the universe. Witness the connections, and conflicts, between astronomy and astrology. And lastly, voyage into the galaxy to glimpse how future discoveries might start new battles about the sky above!
Sunset Meditation
How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Join us in viewing an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole, ending under a night sky filled with stars with glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Surviving Space
Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth’s orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this fun Planetarium program for all ages.
The Solar System Show
Looking to explore way out worlds? Learn about the sun, moon, and planets; sand dunes of Mars; the red spot of Jupiter; and the rings of Saturn.
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