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
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
Magic Tree House: Space Mission - planetarium show
Magic Tree House: Space Mission - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books, and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on…
Sunday, April 21 2024
1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage - planetarium show
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
What will it take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? This planetarium show explores these questions and more. Duration: 25 minutesRec…
Sunday, April 21 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
MarsQuest - planetarium show
MarsQuest - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
This show traces Mars through history, looking at its influence on both science and culture. It examines the findings from various spacecraft missions, and compares the climate and terrain of Earth and Mars. The show also looks at what will be needed to get crewed missions to the Red Planet. Durat…
Saturday, April 20 2024
8:00 PM
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9:00 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
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage - planetarium show
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage - planetarium show
Arlington, VA
What will it take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? This planetarium show explores these questions and more. Duration: 25 minutesRec…
Saturday, April 20 2024
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
