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THOMAS PLANETARIUM

Embark on a breathtaking journey to the stars in the new Thomas Planetarium. Through 3-D graphics, surround sound and a dome screen, the planetarium offers a fascinating way to learn about astronomy, the solar system and more.

The planetarium will be home to a wide variety of interactive astronomy demonstrations, educational programs and films. Check back regularly for new program announcements.

NOW SHOWING:
The following schedule is valid Jan. 6 through April 30.

LED ZEPPELIN COSMIC LIGHT SHOW
8 p.m. First Fridays
4 p.m. Saturdays
Be transported by mood-altering art and 3-D graphics choreographed to some of Led Zeppelin's biggest hits, including "Whole Lotta Love," "Immigrant Song" and "Ramble On." This immersive rock 'n' roll experience plays out on the museum's full-dome planetarium screen and features a state-of-the-art sound system. Audience advisory: Adult subject matter.

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EARTH, MOON AND SUN
12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Coyote has a razor-sharp wit, but he's confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this animated character in a show that discusses American Indian star lore, lunar phases, eclipses and space exploration.

NEW HORIZONS
1:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Embark on a journey to the planets and moons of our solar system. Travel to the surface of all the planets and experience what life would be like on those brave new worlds.

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WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE
2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this immersive excursion through the sky, witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered.

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PINK FLOYD'S DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
7 p.m. First Fridays
Pink Floyd’s rock 'n' roll masterpiece comes to life in a full-dome music and light show that interprets these classic albums through mesmerizing HD graphics. These are not laser light shows, but the next generation of computer generated imagery. Audience advisory: Adult subject matter.

GUIDED STAR SHOW
6:10 p.m. First Fridays
3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Join a science educator on a narrated tour through the night sky in the planetarium. Guided Star Shows vary based on night sky occurrences.

ADMISSION
Tickets available online here and at the museum front desk. Prices do not include museum general admission. Seating is limited, so it's recommended that visitors purchase tickets in advance. Planetarium doors close promptly on the hour, so please arrive at least 10 minutes early.

Planetarium show tickets are $6 adult/$4 child plus museum general admission unless otherwise noted. Museum members receive a $2 discount on planetarium show tickets.

CAPACITY
The planetarium has 46 seats and is accessible to people with disabilities.

SCHOOL VISITS
Astronomy workshops and other planetarium activities are available to school groups September through May. READ MORE

SYSTEM DETAILS
The Thomas Planetarium features a state-of-the-art Digistar 3 SP2 HD projection system manufactured by Evans & Sutherland Corporation. Our Digistar 3 system generates immersive images on the interior surface of a 180-degree dome that's 24 feet in diameter.