If you’ve ever read the Harry Potter series of books, or even seen the films, you’ll come across many unusual and colorful character names. There are names—names such as Draco, Sirius, and Luna—which can tell the reader something about their respective characters, not based on the allusion of their names but based on the astronomical […]
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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
Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies, and we’re beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. Join Dr. Becky Nevin’s research into the evolution and development of supermassive black holes found within the galaxies spread across our Universe. This show is preceded by a seasonal Sky Tonight show.
Navigating the Cosmos is a brand-new full-dome experience and an original LASM production that takes audiences on an awe-inspiring journey through the universe. This one-of-a-kind show can be experienced exclusively at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.
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What does the Earth look like? When you close your eyes, you likely imagine a blue planet floating peacefully in space. Surprisingly, this iconic image has been with humanity for only about half a century, when it first glimpsed just over 50 years ago. Since that transformative moment, our perception of Earth has been continuously
What does the Earth look like? When you close your eyes, you likely imagine a blue planet floating peacefully in space. Surprisingly, this iconic image has been with humanity for only about half a century, when it first glimpsed just over 50 years ago. Since that transformative moment, our perception of Earth has been continuously
Featuring Never Before Seen 70MM Footage Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70 mm footage and newly-discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, lift-off, landing, and return of this historic mission – one of humanity’s
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Navigating the Cosmos is a brand-new full-dome experience and an original LASM production that takes audiences on an awe-inspiring journey through the universe. This one-of-a-kind show can be experienced exclusively at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.
Navigating the Cosmos Read More »
Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies, and we’re beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. Join Dr. Becky Nevin’s research into the evolution and development of supermassive black holes found within the galaxies spread across our Universe. This show is preceded by a seasonal Sky Tonight show.
What does the Earth look like? When you close your eyes, you likely imagine a blue planet floating peacefully in space. Surprisingly, this iconic image has been with humanity for only about half a century, when it first glimpsed just over 50 years ago. Since that transformative moment, our perception of Earth has been continuously
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
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
