Available Shows for Visiting Groups

All programs and presentations are 45 minutes in length with an opportunity for questions.

Programs are available during the school year:

Two Small Pieces of Glass - The Amazing Telescope

This show follows two students as they learn how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe. While looking through the telescopes, the students, along with the planetarium audience, see the Galilean Moons, Saturn's rings, and spiral structure of galaxies. They also learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others. As the program progresses the show continues to use full dome video to present the story of the telescope and the astronomers who used them to make their dramatic discoveries. All skies and full dome video will transport the planetarium audiences to some of the largest observatories in the world, as well as places of historical significance. The soundtrack was recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra.

A look at the Earth, Moon, Sun system and how it has influenced
life on Earth. Watch as the Moon formed, visit places that could be
the origin of life, learn about the phases of the Moon, seasons, and
see eclipses.
Grades 4 and up
A production of NKU, this show includes computer generated
simulations and high resolution photography.
"Earth, Moon, Sun" was voted best full-dome presentation at the 2009 conference of the Digistar planetariums

History, Astronomy, and the Scientific Method.
Grades: 6th and up.
This immersive program takes you to Ireland, China, and the American Southwest through photography and recreations of places you can't visit because they are off-limits or they simply no longer exist.
Pre-recorded show followed by a Q&A.

A tour of the planets.
Grades: K-4.
This immersive program follows two children on an imaginary trip through our Solar system.
Pre-recorded show followed by a Q&A.
Este programa esta disponible tambien en Espanol.