Beyond the Sun - planetarium show
Beyond the Sun - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
Young Celeste receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they will enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected.They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet hunters, who observe the sky in sea…
Sunday, March 10 2024
1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival - planetarium show
Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
Follow young Celeste and her magical friend, Moon, as they travel through time to see the Earth of long ago, during the time of the dinosaurs. Celeste learns about many types of dinosaurs and how they lived and evolved over a period of millions of years - until a sudden mass extinction event happen…
Sunday, February 18 2024
1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Supervolcanoes - planetarium show
Supervolcanoes - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
Supervolcanoes is a planetarium show that looks at vulcanism on our planet and throughout the solar system. It examines some of the very largest volcanic eruptions in Earth's past, and how these explosive events have affected our planet and all life on it. Duration: 24 minutesRecommended for gener…
Saturday, February 17 2024
8:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Dynamic Earth - Planetarium Show
Dynamic Earth - Planetarium Show
Arlington, VA
Dynamic Earth is a planetarium show that explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. The program follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Duration: 24…
Saturday, February 17 2024
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
The Cowboy Astronomer - planetarium show
The Cowboy Astronomer - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
Explore the stars from a cowboy’s point of view! Listen to star legends and cowboy tales told around the campfire. A cowboy gives his perspective of the night sky, and the things he’s found out over a lifetime of stargazing. Through his tales, you'll find out about constellations, galaxies and neb…
Sunday, March 17 2024
1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Undiscovered Worlds - planetarium show
Undiscovered Worlds - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
Do other planets like Earth exist? Through the discovery of exoplanets, thousands of planets have been found orbiting stars beyond the Sun. We now know that our solar system is not alone in the universe and we've had to redefine our understanding of planets and solar systems. With rapidly improvi…
Sunday, March 10 2024
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
From Earth to the Universe - planetarium show
From Earth to the Universe - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
The night sky 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. Learn about humanity's journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the anci…
Saturday, March 16 2024
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Two Small Pieces of Glass - planetarium show
Two Small Pieces of Glass - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
Follow along with two students as they interact with an astronomer at a local star party. Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and t…
Sunday, March 17 2024
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Big Astronomy - planetarium show
Big Astronomy - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Along the way, you’ll meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff …
Saturday, March 16 2024
8:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Habitat Earth - planetarium show
Habitat Earth - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
This planetarium show looks at how living networks connect and support life forms large and small across our planet. In forests, deep in the ocean, and even underground you will discover the connections between humans and the many ecosystems around them. Duration: 25 minutesRecommended for general…
Sunday, February 18 2024
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
