Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In honor of this long-anticipated detection, the scientists who created […]
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Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In honor of this long-anticipated detection, the scientists who created
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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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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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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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The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos.
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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
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door.
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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
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
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
