Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in […]
Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office.
Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office.
Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and
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Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to
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The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861. Maybe you’re wondering: Have I ever observed Comet Thatcher? The answer is no. And your children won’t see it either. Astronomers
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This April 13th, the Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 00:24 UTC (6:24 PM Central Time). This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Pink Moon. Although it would be great if
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Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and
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During Free First Sunday on Sunday, May 4th’s Star Wars Day at LASM: May the Fourth Be With You, join us for Literacy with Leia! This special storytime event is for younger children at 1:45 PM and 3:45 PM in the museum’s Zeiss Gallery. The beloved Princess Leia will lead the children in captivating tales
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Journey through the planets, moons, and star systems of the Star Wars universe with our incredible fulldome show! The Louisiana Art & Science Museum will present “Star Wars: The Worlds Within,” a 40-minute full-dome planetarium show that will cover the original Star Wars trilogy and the prequels. The show will examine how the fictional Star Wars planetary system connects to our own solar system,
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Discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages.
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Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover
