PLEASE NOTE: The Caryl D. Philips Space Theater will close January 23, 2012 for renovation, and will reopen with new shows in mid-February. Visit the Astronomy Department for more information, and check back soon for details about show times, prices, and schedules.
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Saturday |
| 12:00 |
Larry Cat in Space * |
| 1:00 |
The Universe Today * |
| 2:00 |
Digital Amusement Park ** |
| 3:00 |
The Sky Tonight* |
| 4:00 |
Lasers in the New Year ** |
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Sunday |
| 1:00 |
Larry Cat in Space * |
| 2:00 |
Digital Amusement Park ** |
| 3:00 |
The Sky Tonight* |
| 4:00 |
Lasers in the New Year ** |
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Monday, January 2nd |
| 12:00 |
Larry Cat in Space * |
| 1:00 |
The Universe Today * |
| 2:00 |
Digital Amusement Park ** |
| 3:00 |
The Sky Tonight* |
| 4:00 |
Lasers in the New Year ** |
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Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King Day |
| 1:00 |
Larry Cat in Space * |
| 2:00 |
Digital Amusement Park ** |
| 3:00 |
The Sky Tonight* |
| 4:00 |
Lasers in the New Year ** |
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Mon, Wed, Fri thru Jan 20 except Jan 2 & 16 |
| 2:00 |
The Sky Tonight * |
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Tuesdays and Thursdays thru Jan 19 |
| 2:00 |
Larry Cat in Space* |
*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
* The Universe Today – Various and changing topics from the past, present, and future of space exploration will be examined. With a focus on things happening right now, this show will keep you up to date on what’s happening “out there.” From our home planet to the farthest quasar, get a glimpse of the universe in our newest live planetarium show. General audience, ages 10 and up.
* 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.
* 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.
** Lasers in the New Year – Celebrate the New Year with Celebration by a medley of artists, Jump, Jive, and Wail, Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac, and Dreams by Van Halen. These great melodies are played to laser lights and Digistar special effects. General audience of all ages.
** 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.
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Third Friday Evening
of
Astronomy, Lasers, and Observing
January 20th, 2012
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| 7:00 |
Eyes (and Hands) on the Universe Tonight Join us for an exciting evening rich with family astronomy activities. Bring in your telescope and receive assistance on operating it from the experienced amateur astronomers of the MVAS (Miami Valley Astronomical Society). Members of AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) will also be present to guide families through many interactive experiences such as determining your weight on other planets and launching straw rockets. FREE |
| 8:30 |
What’s Up? If I were to go out tonight what will I see if it is clear? Featured are planets, the Moon, bright stars, major constellations, wonderful special effects & current astronomical events. – FREE |
| 8:00-11:00 |
FREE Observing at the observatory, weather permitting. |
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EVENING LASER SHOWS
Friday, December 16th
Tickets $3.00/Member $5.00/Non-member
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| 9:00 |
Classic Laser Rock – Hits from the Doors, Zeppelin, Eagles, Beatles, Queen, Hendrix, and more great melodies set to lasers and great Digistar special effects. General audiences. |
| 10:00 |
Led Zeppelin – Great songs such as Communication Breakdown, Stairway to Heaven, Black Dog and others are set to laser lights and spectacular Digistar special effects.
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| 11:00 |
Pink Floyd: The Wall – Excerpts from The Wall album are set to laser lights and Digistar special effects. |
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