| Dawn of the Space Age |
An epic full dome experience recreates the great moments in human spaceflight, including the Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs. You are there each step of the way, sharing the adventure, immersed in each great event. |
11/21/2009 – 1/4/2010 |
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| Impact Earth |
In 2006, the Museum unearthed a piece of an asteroid that crashed into the North American prairie long ago. The story takes us from the birth of our solar system, to the catastrophe that tore this asteroid apart, to the surface of Mars, and to a future asteroid mining colony. |
11/21/2009 – 1/4/2010 |
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| Invaders of Mars |
We are the invaders and Mars is our target! Watch as each mission reveals more about the Red Planet, from its deep canyons and giant volcanoes to places where we might find evidence of life, including recent discoveries of the Mars Pheonix Lander. |
11/21/2009
11:00 AM |
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| Secret of the Cardboard Rocket |
A delightful program for our youngest audiences. Two children turn an old cardboard box into a rocket and blast-off on an awesome adventure with a close-up tour of each planet including landings on Venus and Mars, a trip into the stormy clouds of Jupiter and through the rings of Saturn. Join these kids and their talking astronomy book as they learn about what makes each planet unique and Earth such a special place to live. At the story s end, you ll discover the Secret of the Cardboard Rocket. |
12/1/2009
11:30 AM |
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| Black Holes |
This show takes you on a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe. What is a black hole? Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there one in Earth's neighborhood? Explore the latest scientific knowledge on black holes in a show that is visually immersive and very exciting. Narrated by John de Lancie, a.k.a. "Q" from Star Trek: Next Generation. |
11/21/2009 – 1/4/2010 |
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| Force 5 |
Are you ready for nature s fury? This is your chance to survive three Category 5 storms a hurricane, a tornado and a solar eruption without any rain, wind or dangerous radiation. Discover what causes weather catastrophes and venture into the middle of the action when nature goes Force 5! |
12/3/2009
12:00 PM |
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| Night of the Titanic |
A great tragedy unfolds in the icy North Atlantic. Weather, ice, the sun, and human error all contribute to the sinking of this unsinkable ship. Experience the Titanic s last day to find out what went terribly wrong and discover how changing Arctic ice can prepare us for tomorrow. |
11/21/2009 – 1/4/2010 |
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| Rock On! |
Classic rock music set to dazzling full-dome immersive animations in this cosmic light show, featuring U2, Led Zepplin, Aerosmith, Hendrix, and Floyd. Let the music and animation surround you. |
12/17/2009
12:30 PM |
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| Star of Bethlehem |
Who were the wise men? Travel to the Hills of Judea over 2,000 years ago and discover what the Star of Bethlehem might have been- perhaps a planet, meteor, or comet. |
11/21/2009 – 1/4/2010 |
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| Starry Night Express |
The Burke Baker Planetarium is offering a new show for stargazers of all ages with both live and pre-recorded sections. First the planetarium operator tours the night sky for the night and the upcoming weekend. Audiences can practice finding constellations, planets, the moon, meteor showers and the Milky Way band. Then the show will drop into a star party led by Laurence Fishburne. From this country setting, the show takes audiences through the solar system and into the Universe. |
11/21/2009 – 1/4/2010 |
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| Earth's Wild Ride |
A grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life. |
11/21/2009 – 1/4/2010 |
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