Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Space Theater Show Schedule November 2009

	Saturdays November 7 & 14
12:00	Larry Cat in Space *
1:00	Fall Laser Legends **
2:00	The Sky Tonight *
3:00	Digital Amusement Park **
4:00	400 Planets & Counting *

	Saturdays November 21
12:00	400 Planets & Counting *
1:00	Digital Amusement Park **
2:00	The Sky Tonight *
3:00	Fall Laser Legends **
4:00	Larry Cat in Space *

	Saturdays November 28
12:00	Star of Bethlehem *
1:00	Digital Amusement Park **
2:00	The Sky Tonight *
3:00	Christmas Laser Fun **
4:00	Larry Cat in Space *

	Sunday November 1, 8, 15 & 22
1:00	400 Planets & Counting *
2:00	Fall Laser Legends **
3:00	Sky Tonight *
4:00	Digital Amusement Park **

	Sunday November 29
1:00	Star of Bethlehem *
2:00	Christmas Laser Fun **
3:00	Sky Tonight *
4:00	Digital Amusement Park **

	Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except Wed Nov 4 2:00 Larry Cat in Space)
2:00	Sky Tonight*

	Tuesdays and Thursdays (except Tues Nov 3 & Thurs Nov 5 2:00 Larry Cat)
2:00	400 Planets & Counting *

	Family Night Tuesday, November 17
6:15	Sky Tonight *
7:00	Digital Amusement Park **

	Friday, November 27
11:00	Larry Cat in Space *
12:00	Star of Bethlehem *
1:00	Christmas Laser Fun **
2:00	Sky Tonight *
3:00	Digital Amusement Park **

*All regular planetarium shows: FREE for our members. Additional cost of $1.00 for each non-member guest

**Showings of the special effects and laser matinees: $2.00/member Additional $3.00/non-member guest

* 400 Planets & Counting – Join Grandpa and his granddaughter under a clear night sky as they discuss the discovery of hundreds of planets in orbits around other suns. Follow along as Grandpa explains how scientists are finding extra-solar planets now numbering greater than 400. General audience, ages 6 and up.

* Larry Cat in Space – This is a playful presentation of an inquisitive cat that takes a trip to the moon. Larry gives us a “cats-eye-view” of the moon, backyard astronomy, space travel, and what it takes to live on another body in space. General audience, especially young children.

* The Sky Tonight – A live show answers the question "If I were to go out tonight what will I see if it is clear?" Planets, the moon, bright stars, major constellations, wonderful special effects and current astronomical events are featured. General audience of all ages.

* Star of Bethlehem – On a clear Christmas Eve night, Grandpa and Nate investigate possible scientific explanations of the Star of Bethlehem. After using clues from history, archeology and Biblical scripture, they try to determine the date of the birth of Christ and attempt to identify any likely astronomical phenomena that would have been interpreted as the Star of Bethlehem. General audience.

** Digital Amusement Park Special FX Show – In this internationally award winning special effects show you will experience virtual reality type amusement park rides including a ferris wheel, scrambler, and several roller coasters. General audiences of all ages.

** Fall Laser Legends (Children’s Laser Show) – The constellations of the fall night sky, featuring Perseus and Andromeda, come to life in this exciting children’s laser animation show.

** Christmas Laser Fun – This family fun laser show features holiday tunes sung by classic artists, such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Burl Ives, set to laser lights and great Digistar special effects. Gen audiences of all ages.

	Third Friday ASTRONOMY, LASERS and OBSERVING Celebrate International Year of Astronomy November 20, 2009
7:00	Telescope Pointers – Has your interest in astronomy developed during this International Year of Astronomy and you are considering the purchase of a telescope? Attend this session to see a variety of telescopes demonstrated by MVAS and Astronomical League members. Take the time to ask questions and gain a better understanding of what qualities to look for in a telescope. Enter a free drawing for a Galileoscope 50-mm f/10 refractor kit. Must be present to win. FREE
8:30	What’s Up? If I were to go out tonight what will I see if it is clear? Planets, the moon, bright stars, major constellations, wonderful special effects and current astronomical events are featured. Tickets: FREE but limited
8:00-11:00	FREE Observing at the Apollo Observatory, weather permitting. Check out giant Jupiter, its lovely bands and some of its Galilean moons.
9:00	Classic Laser Rock - Many hits from the Doors, Zeppelin, the Eagles, the Beatles, Queen, Hendrix, and more great melodies set to lasers and great Digistar special effects. General audiences.
10:00	Dave Matthews Band – Great Dave Matthews hits such as Crash Into Me, Tripping Billies, and Stay are set to laser lights and many special Digistar effects.
11:00	*Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon* -** The album set to spectacular Digistar effects from beginning to end.