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Mayborn Science Theater

Astronaut

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to become an astronaut? “Astronaut,” the latest immersive planetarium show to be created by the National Space Centre, takes you from Earth into space... and beyond.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity

Narrated by Academy-Award nominated actor Liam Neeson, “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity” brings the current science of black holes to the dome screen. This cutting-edge production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by computer simulations.

>Audiences will be dazzled by striking, immersive animations of the formation of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies and a simulated flight to a super massive black hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Cosmic Collisions

Cosmic Collisions takes visitors back in time through the re-creation of a catastrophic event that changed the course of life on Earth. Using data from Los Alamos National Laboratory, viewers experience the most immersive simulation ever produced of an enormous meteorite impact that heated the Earth’s atmosphere in a flaming shroud and hastened the end of the age of dinosaurs 65 million years ago.The show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the universe and follows astronomers from around the globe as they work together, answering the unresolved questions of the stars using incredible scientific technology. You’ll participate in an international quest to uncover the secrets of far off galaxies, decipher the code of starlight and be immersed in the world of exotic galaxies and endless possibilities while charting changes and challenges in stargazing since time began.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Dinosaur Passage to Pangea

When two children embark on a geology field trip, they are thrown into a fantastic voyage where they witness incredible geological wonders and learn the mysterious process that shaped our present-day continents. From roaming the untamed prehistoric wilds to journeying to the center of the Earth, Dinosaur Passage To Pangaea is the perfect educational look at the tectonic forces that forged our world.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Dynamic Earth

"Dynamic Earth" explores the inner workings of the Earth's climate system. Narrated by Liam Neeson, this cutting-edge film offers visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. It follows a trail of energy that flows from the sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, fly into roiling volcanoes and leave with a broader understanding of what shapes Earth’s climate and climate change.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet

Travel through space and time in a full dome production that makes you look at Earth in a whole new way. A sweeping geological journey, Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System

Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.

Designed for visitors with an appreciation for the challenges of space science and a desire to learn more about science research, IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System follows the creation of NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System's boundary.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

In My Back Yard

Join Fred Penner from TV's Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to reasons for the seasons and the stars at night. In My Backyard is especially designed for the youngest stargazers.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Kaluokahina: The Enchanted Reef

"Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef" transports the viewer to a tropical reef, a one-of-a-kind world: colorful and foreign, full of adventure and danger, riddles and mysteries, old legends and myths... a world inhabited by creatures that are humorous and courageous, lovable and bizarre, charming and dangerous.

Undiscovered by mankind and hidden in the vast oceans of our planet, the reef's colorful inhabitants have always lived in paradisiacal peace until a volcanic catastrophe breaks the spell.

Now it's up to Jake, a young sawfish, and his buddy Shorty, a lively reef fish, to restore the magic of their home and save their beloved reef. Kaluoka'hina. Their only lead is an ancient legend that tells of touching the moon. But how is a fish supposed to touch the moon? This is just one of the intriguing puzzles Jake and Shorty will have to solve on their most exciting adventure ever.

This is a humorous adventure story for the young and young-at-heart. Entertaining and exciting, the show is filled with many informative details about the fantastic world under water and sharpens our awareness to preserve our environment. It is a true treat for the entire family.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus

Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster—and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Let It Snow

“Let it Snow” is a laser light show featuring a new variety of festive holiday classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee. It includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery and is the perfect holiday musical for the entire family.

Approximate Time: 30 minutes.

The Little Star That Could

Little Star, an average yellow star, searches for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Little Star also learns about planets and our Solar System.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Tales of the Maya Skies

Tales of the Maya Skies will immerse you in Maya science, art and mythology. The Maya observed, documented and predicted astronomical events with great accuracy, and they even built their cities and temples to align to the movements of the Sun, Moon and planets. Their observations and sophisticated mathematical system also allowed them to develop a precise calendar system that fascinates the world to this day.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Molecularium: Riding Snowflakes

The Molecularium™ is a state-of-the-art computer generated animation for digital dome theaters that makes molecular science fun. The creators have integrated advanced scientific simulations into a groundbreaking immersive cartoon with kid-friendly characters to introduce young people to the world of atoms and molecules.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Mystery of the Christmas Star

Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. We’ll investigate possible dates for the birth of Christ and look at recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during this time frame. We’ll see which of these signs in the sky could have been remarkable enough to cause the wise men to travel across the desert from Babylon to Bethlehem just to see a newborn king. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Nanocam

The show that shrinks you down to the size of an insect and flies you through the eye of a needle. Nanocam is a microscopic joyride into the five kingdoms of living things. With the latest 3D animation technology it offers a unique, motivating, didactic and funny approach to living things that has never been seen like this before. The perfect show to celebrate United Nations Decade on Biodiversity.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Natural Selection

Join Charles Darwin on an adventurous voyage of exploration circumnavigating the World with the HMS Beagle, to the Galapagos islands where he got inspired for his later theory of transmutation by Natural Selection.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Night Catch

The Mayborn Science Theater’s new in-house full-dome production, “Night Catch,” is based on the children’s book written by Brenda Ehrmantraut and illustrated by Vicki Wehrman. “Night Catch” is aimed at military families and relays how special the North Star can be when you and your deployed loved one are on different sides of the world. In this story, a soldier is deployed overseas and enlists the help of the North Star for a nightly game of catch with his son who is home stateside. It’s a tale of two hearts and the one star that keeps them together.

"Many military families know the difficulty that comes along with having a loved one stationed or deployed away from home and how hard it can be to explain the separation to a small child,” said Fred Chavez, Mayborn Science Theater director. “Our new show, ‘Night Catch,’ shares the idea no matter where you are in the world, we all see the same night sky and the same stars. And something as simple as that can be enough to help one another make it through the time apart."

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

This planetarium show follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth.

"One World, One Sky" is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. Children attending the show can interact as they watch, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the sun to set. The show aims to nurture a child's natural sense of wonder about the night sky.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion

This show is a fun look at the myths surrounding one of the night sky's most famous constellations. Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, Scorpius and other characters of the Orion story are brought to life with beautiful animation and is a must see for all ages! This animated presentation is followed by a live tour of the night sky that will help you find Orion and his companions.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Sea Monsters

Narrated by Tony Award-winning actor Liev Schreiber and with an original score by long-time musical collaborators Richard Evans, David Rhodes and Peter Gabriel, the film takes audiences on a remarkable journey into the relatively unexplored world of the “other dinosaurs,” those reptiles that lived beneath the water.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

Climb aboard a magical cardboard rocket with two young adventurers and experience a breathtaking, up-close look at each of our solar system's planets with guidance from a wise astronomy book. Great for young children ages 5-10 and their families!

With "Book," as their guide, the travelers seek to visit the sun, the eight planets and Pluto. They land on Venus, Mars and Pluto, fly through the Great Red Spot on Jupiter and view the other planets and the sun from close vantage points. As they tour the solar system, "Book" relays interesting facts about each body, making sure his students learn something on their wild ride.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Stars: The Power Houses of the Universe

Stars: The Power Houses of the Universe
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars.

Suitable for audiences of all ages, this dramatic program features the voice talent of Mark Hamill of "Star Wars" fame and stunning 3D animation.

Educational content includes stellar evolution, space exploration, the electromagnetic spectrum and the history of astronomy.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Super Volcanoes

Supervolcanoes explores rare types of volcanic eruptions that marshal the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet Earth. The story of these big blow outs is a tale of havoc and mayhem: mass extinctions, climate collapses, and violence beyond anything humans have ever witnessed. In this unique immersive experience, audiences will explore the impact of volcanism on Earth and other worlds in our solar system. On a visit to a legendary North American hot spot, Yellowstone National Park, the film asks: can a supervolcano erupt in our time?

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

The Search for Life

Does life exist anywhere else in the universe? Ancient mythologies and contemporary science fiction have presented imaginative possibilities, but how does modern science approach this question? The Search for Life: Are We Alone? begins to answer this intriguing question in a breathtaking new fulldome video show narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Harrison Ford. A production of the American Museum of Natural History.

Approximate Time: 20 minutes.

Two Small Pieces of Glass

While attending a local star party, two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe. Their conversation with a local female astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made. The students see 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 astronomer’s telescope, the students, along with the planetarium audience, explore the Galilean Moons, Saturn’s rings, and spiral structure of galaxies. During their conversation with the astronomer, they also learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

We Are Astronomers

Do you know what an astronomer does? Today's astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. We Are Astronomers narrated by David Tennant is an exciting new 360° Fulldome digital planetarium show produced by NSC Creative with input from UK astronomers.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Wildest Weather

Join us on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. From a storm the size of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb, to a 400-year-old hurricane, to a dust tempest that could engulf entire planets, you'll be glad you live on Earth! Audiences will fly through the thick atmosphere of Venus, magnetic storms on the sun, liquid methane showers on Titan and experience anticyclones whirling at hundreds of miles per hour on Jupiter. The show is packed with eye-popping visuals and cutting-edge science and is a thrill ride for everyone.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Zula Patrol: Under the Weather

Take a rollercoaster ride across the universe with the lovable, wacky cast of alien characters from the award-winning PBS series, The Zula Patrol, while learning about astronomy and weather. Ride along with the Zula Patrol as they try to save the solar system's weather from interplanetary villain Dark Truder.

Approximate Time: 23 minutes.

Zula Patrol: Down to Earth

While on a routine fossil-hunting expedition, The Zula Patrol turns up evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been travelling back in time to Earth’s prehistoric past to illegally dump her company’s toxic trash. The Zula Patrollers must find and catch her, before her actions cause catastrophic consequences. In the process, our heroes learn all about the formation and development of Earth, and the life forms who call it home.

Approximate Time: 23 minutes.

Back to the Moon For Good New!

In case you haven’t heard, the Moon is trending again… and in a big way. Like in the glory days of the 1960s and 1970s, our big white space neighbor is enjoying the attention of lunar explorers. Only this time, they’re going back to the moon for good.

The show opens with the first era of space exploration in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We see what that era of landers and orbiters taught us about our nearest neighbor including the discovery of the Moon’s origin, composition, structure and the accessibility of raw materials on its surface.

Approximate Time: 30 minutes.

Cowboy Astronomer New!

From way out West comes a unique planetarium show! The basic premise of The Cowboy Astronomer is simple: we’re in the Western outdoors, listening to star legends and cowboy tales around the campfire. Our cowboy astronomer gives us his perspective on the night sky and the things he’s found out over a lifetime of stargazing. He talks about star colors and temperatures; we find the Andromeda Galaxy by hitting a first-base foul out of the park of the Great Baseball Diamond in the Sky; we learn about young stars and supernovae and what various cultures called the Pleiades; we hear two Native American star tales; see the Anasazi pictographs of the 1054 supernova, and Sirius rising over Wyoming’s Medicine Wheel. The show ends in a thoughtful, philosophical manner, as our cowboy muses about the constellation where he wants to head when he departs this Earth.

Approximate Time: 30 minutes.

Dinosaurs At Dusk New!

Dinosaurs at Dusk is a learning adventure of a father and his teenage daughter Lucy, who share a fascination for all things that fly.

You’ll travel back in time to meet the pterosaurs and the ancestors of modern-day birds: the feathered dinosaurs. Lucy and her father navigate from continent to continent, looking for clues about the origins of flight.

When time runs out they experience first-hand the cataclysmic last day of the dinosaurs. Science content includes topics such as continental drift, proper motion of stars, asteroids and impacts, extinctions and the convergent development of flight among species.

Approximate Time: 30 minutes.

First and Farthest New!

From the first rockets, to the first man on the moon, First and Farthest celebrates humanity's great accomplishments in the Space Race. Appropriate for 5th grade and up, this show will bring back memories for those who experienced the Space Race and inspire new generations to keep exploring our universe. With its discussion of science, technology, engineering and mathematical concepts, First and Farthest supports a STEM-focused curriculum.

Approximate Time: 30 minutes.

Oceans In Space New!

Oceans in Space is a journey of exploration that seeks out places where conditions are favorable for life to exist. This original and thought-provoking presentation highlights the search for extrasolar planets and an understanding of the conditions necessary to form and sustain life. Inspired in part by the goals of NASA’s Origins Program - an effort to answer the enduring questions that spur space exploration - this program introduces audiences to the diversity of life on our home planet even as humans embark on the search for life in the Universe. Narrated by Avery Brooks (Captain Benjamin Sisko of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”).

Approximate Time: 30 minutes.

Exoplanets New!

Join mankind’s first space probe as it journeys outside our solar system to the many new worlds astronomers are discovering beyond.

Audiences will visit gas giants caught in a deadly dance with their host stars, frozen rogue planets hurling through space, molten rocky worlds now known to science and new planets drifting comfortably within the Goldilocks Zone, the area around a star where Earth-like worlds may exist.

Audiences will also learn new insight about our Earth, Moon, Sun and the remarkable Solar System we inhabit.

Approximate Time: 30 minutes.

The Earth Wins New!

The Earth Wins is a powerful film that leaves the viewer with lasting images. It raises interesting ideas and questions which will engage students in the discussion and the development of important broad world concepts.

The music and lyrics, the carefully worded captions and the powerful images themselves provide a vehicle for students and teachers to contemplate their own ideas.

Approximate Time: 25 minutes.

The Gruffalo New!

Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo is an Academy Award nominated short with an all-star cast, starring Helena Bonham Carter, James Corden, Tom Wilkinson, Jon Hurt, Rob Brydon and Robbie Coltrane. The Gruffalo is a magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three predators (a fox, an owl and a snake) who all wish to eat him - the plucky mouse outwits them all by announcing he is meeting a monster with terrible features, called a 'Gruffalo.' As each predator cowers away, the Mouse grows increasingly confident as he makes his way through the woods, until he rounds a corner and comes face to face with the extraordinary product of his imagination: The Gruffalo.

Approximate Time: 28 minutes.

Losing The Dark New!

Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy, it disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The yellow glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly from space — are testament to the billions spent in wasted energy from lighting up the sky.

Losing The Dark introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution, and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.

6 minutes pre-show.

Losing The Dark New!

Losing The Dark introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution, and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.

6 minutes pre-show.

This Is Our Sky New!

This is Our Sky! opens with an introduction to the sky and things we see in it. The show touches briefly on weather, covers the apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, and Stars, and goes into detail on seasons and the Earth’s tilt, seasonal constellations, and the phases of the Moon. The show wraps-up with an overview of the Solar System, featuring close-up shots and brief information for each of the 8 planets.

20 minutes.

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast New!

After decades of teaching the basics of rocket physics, Rusty Rocket has decided this will be his last blast, and he already has plans for how he will spend his free time. Still there is one final mission to command: an introductory tour of the solar system for a new class of rocket rookies focusing on the wide variety of planetary environments. Along the way, we learn Rusty is related to every famous spacecraft to explore the solar system. He also emphasizes the immense distances between the planets using cars and jets for comparison. This is a complete reproduction of the original classic, slide-based version. This all new, fulldome version features an updated script, all new visuals, new narration and music, and the voice of “Ranger Doug” Green of Riders in the Sky as Rusty Rocket.

34 minutes.

Laser Country

Featuring the best of the new and the old, " Laser Country" blends it together with something for everyone! From classics like "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash and "Crazy" by Patsy Cline, to recent classics like "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood to contemporary country like "All American Girl" by Carrie Underwood. Your toes will be tappin' from start to finish!

Playlist:
- God Bless America by Celine Dion
- Me and My Gang by Rascal Flatts
- Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
- All-American Girl by Carrie Underwood
- Devil Went Down To Georgia by Charlie Daniels Band
- Good Lord Willing by Little Big Town
- All My Ex's Live in Texas by George Strait
- Crazy by Pasty Cline
- How Am I Doin' by Dierks Bentley
- Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band
- God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwod by Lee Greenwood

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Retro

The punk rock and power pop movements of the 1970's helped ignite an explosion of some of the most diverse and creative movements in modern music. The new wave of the 1980's, celebrated in LaseRetro kept the dance club scene as well as the airwaves buzzing with previously unheard musical energy. Featured artists include the Police, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, the Cure, INXS and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

Playlist:
- Lunatic Fringe - Red Rider
- Everybody Wants To Rule the World - Tears for Fears
- Message In a Bottle - The Police - Blue Monday - New Order
- Rio - Duran Duran
- Life In A Northern Town - The Dream Academy
- Never Let Me Down Again - Depeche Mode
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics
- Just Like Heaven - The Cure
- She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
- Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream) - Icicle Works
- New Sensation 3 - INXS
- Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Spirit of America

A laser light show that takes you through the heart of America, "Spirit of America" mixes songs with patriotic and inspiring pieces to rouse your audience applause and tears. The playlist includes "God Bless America" by Celine Dion, "Hoedown" by Aaron Copland, "Centerfield" by John Fogerty, "Standing Outside The Fire" by Garth Brooks, "God Bless the U.S.A." by Lee Greenwood, a fifties medley featuring various artists and much more.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Solar Quest

"Solar Quest" is a full dome planetarium short feature that demonstrates how the Sun and Earth are interconnected and that we are "Living with a Star".

High quality animations display solar phenomena such as fusion and light energy as well as solar surface features and events. Granules, solar flares and coronal mass ejections are highlighted.

The show discusses the impacts of space weather and how the Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field protects all life on Earth.

"Solar Quest" features the role of the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and how scientists are using it as a way to help identify and predict sever space weather. Actual videos of the Sun from SDO are used where the audience can actually see the large amount of energy being released.

"Solar Quest" was produced by the Buhl Planetarium as a support program for Carnegie Science Center’s "Science on the Road" school assembly program of the same name. It can be used as a supplement to any live presentations about the Sun.

Solar Superstorms New!

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Space School New!

From a habitat hidden deep underwater in Florida, to the world’s most amazing swimming pool, dive into the underwater world of outer space! SPACE SCHOOL is the incredible story of how astronauts train underwater to live and work in space. From microgravity simulation at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab, to living under the sea at Aquarius Reef Base, astronauts spend a lot of time training underwater.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Space Park Infinity New!

SpacePark360: Infinity is an immersive entertainment show for fulldome theaters — an amusement park with its rides placed throughout the solar system. It's an "E Ticket Ride" of astronomical proportions, building on the success of its predecessor show, SpacePark360: Geodesium Edition! Even if you're a theme park ride afficionado, you'll marvel at the scale of these monumental rides... set on such amazing out-of-this-world locations. Audio-visual experiences like these are what make your dome theater environment unique. Whether you choose to show all nine rides as a standalone feature, or opt to offer a single ride as a special "encore" or "dessert" after your main presentation, SpacePark360: Infinity will be an unforgettable treat for audiences of all ages.

Rides

Ride 1: SkyLab (Earth Orbit)

Currently on the deck of base Alpha. This is where all the rides of SpacePark360 are assembled and tested before they are sent out around the galaxy.

Ride 2: Acrtic Coaster (Earth)

Experience the thrills of a traditional wooden coaster as well as the majestic aurora borealis.

Ride 3: Skrambler (Moon)

A wild spinning ride that pays homage to the NASA space program. Hang on tight with the astronaut crew!

Ride 4: Ice Slide (Europa)

Starting high above the surface, you slip at tremendous speed down the frozen slopes of a mountain on Jupiter's ice moon. The glowing energy rings lead the way though inexplicable portals!

Ride 5: Anti-Freeze (Enceladus)

Hang suspended over the cliffs with the ice geysers of Saturn's water-spouting satellite.

Ride 6: Cronus (Saturn Rings)

A mag-lev coaster barrels through the rings of Saturn. Let's just hope the large chucks of rock and ice don't smash us to bits.

Ride 7: Crystal Coaster (Asteroid)

A looping, twisting track winds careens through a cavern of mysterious glowing crystals.

Ride 8: Alien Fallout (Exoplanet)

Solar storms have a future colony on another world on the brink of destruction. But there is always time for one last ride.

Ride 9: Moebius Loop (Sun)

The fastest SpacePark360 ride ever! This close to the Sun, you gotta move real quick!

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Season of Light New!

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. It's an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the "Star over Bethlehem".

This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season — from the burning Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in windows, to the lighting of luminarias in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual of the Hanukkah Menorah.

Gruffalo's Child New!

One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings and bravely tiptoes out into the snow in search of the Big Bad Mouse. She meets Snake, Owl and Fox but no sign of the fabled Mouse. He doesn’t really exist… or does he?

From Earth to the Universe New! Full Dome Show

Spookley: The Square Pumpkin

Poor Spookley is a pumpkin who's shape is square rather then round. He's teased and taunted by other mean round pumpkins. But he receives help from a Scarecrow and his 2 bat side-kicks and 3 very funny spiders.

Flying Monsters New Full Dome Show

Just as dinosaurs began their domination of Earth, pterosaurs ruled the prehistoric skies. Some with wingspans as long as a modern jet plane, these flying reptiles were as spectacular in appearance as they were amazing in flight. Join world-renowned naturalist and documentary filmmaker David Attenborough as he recounts the fascinating story of how we humans first discovered that these creatures were real and how they were even able to get off the ground and indeed soar… until their sudden disappearance from Earth.

Pandas: The Journey Home New Full Dome Show

Filmmakers of "Pandas: The Journey Home" were granted unprecedented access to the Wolong Panda Center in China. Meet all of the pandas at the center as they get ready for their new lives in various parts of the world, and learn about their fascinating habits and personalities.

The Alien Who Stole Christmas Premiere in November 2017! Full Dome Show

Visitors will be taken on a tour of winter’s evening sky and then join jolly ol’ Santa and concerned alien, Mr. Freep, as they explore the solar system’s planets and meet the Christmas Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants.

Laser iPop

Combine hot tracks from some of today’s hottest artists with futuristic beams of high-energy light and you get “iPop” the Planetarium’s version of “indoor fireworks!” Your senses will be overwhelmed by sensational lights and color as our newest laser light show, “iPop,” grabs you and takes on a journey like no other. Featured artists include Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Big Time Rush, black Eyed Peas, Far East Movement, Katy Perry and more. Check out “iPop” - a laser light show blow-out.

Playlist:
Baby - Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
All the Way Up - Emily Osment
Naturally - Selena Gomez
Can't Be Tamed - Miley Cyrus
ABC - Jackson 5
Telephone - Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé
The Grid - Daft Punk
Halfway There - Big Time Rush
Freak the Freak Out - Victorious featuring Victoria Justice
Masquerade - Ashley Tisdale
I Gotta Feelin' - Black Eyed Peas
Rocketeer - Far East Movement with Ryan Tedder
Firework - Katy Perry

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd's groundbreaking album, "Dark Side of the Moon," is presented in its entirety with mesmerizing 3D graphics and colors so pure they can only be generated with laser light. "Speak to Me," "Breathe," "On the Run," "Time," "The Great Gig in the Sky," "Money," "Us and Them," "Any Colour You Like," "Brain Damage" and "Eclipse" are perfectly reproduced using the Planetarium's 15,000-watt digital sound system. Journey to "The Dark Side of the Moon" with one of the most popular laser shows of all time with mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic imagery and computer graphics choreographed to an all time classic.

Playlist:
- Speak to Me
- Breathe
- On the Run (Part I)
- Time
- The Great Gig in the Sky
- Money
- Us and Them
- Any Colour You Like
- Just Like Heaven
- Brain Damage
- Eclipse

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Fright Light

This fright-filled laser light show features a variety of scary tunes including Michael Jackson's "Thriller" (featuring the voice of the late great horror film star Vincent Price). Also featured are "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult, the classic instrumental "Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter, "Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper, "Monster Mash" by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett, "Boris the Spider" by the Who and "One-Eyed One-Horned Flying Purple People Eater" all set to spine-tingling 3 D laser graphics and lighting effects.

How Lasers Work

Ever wonder how lasers work or how the beautiful imagery of a laser show is created? This show introduces you to the laser and explains how the technology is used not only by us, but by a variety of industries. This nine-minute introduction will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of the devices that make our shows possible. After the "How Lasers Work" portion, enjoy "Space Laser" full feature 40 minutes Laser light show!

Space Laser

In "Space Laser," we've collected some of our favorite space and science-themed laser show songs into one big hilarious show. It has a little something for everybody with artists such as Will Smith, "Weird" Al Yankovich, U2, Journey and the B52's. So all you sci-fi lovers and space cadets now have your very own list of song hits.

Playlist:
- Men in Black - Will Smith
- Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters - Weird Al Yankovic
- Cosmic Thing - The B52's
- It's the End of the World as We Know It - R.E.M.
- Zoo Station - U2
- Separate Ways - Journey
- Never Let Me Down Again - Depeche Mode
- She Blinded Me with Science - Thomas Dolby
- Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
- Rock Lobster - The B52's
- The Galaxy Song - Monty Python

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Holidays

"Laser Holidays" is our annual laser light celebration of the winter season and the holidays. A mix of standard and contemporary favorite holiday tunes are featured including such classics as "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Burl Ives, "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by James Galway, "Jingle Bell Rock" by Randy Travis, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Ronnie Spector and Darlene Love along with modern interpretations such as "Christmastime" by the Smashing Pumpkins, "Frosty the Snowman" by the Cocteau Twins, "Winter Wonderland" by the Eurythmics.

Playlist:
- Sleigh Ride - Leroy Wilson
- Dance of Sugar Plum Fairy - Tchaikovsky
- Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Burl Ives
- Winter Wonderland - Eurythmics
- Deck the Halls - Philharmonic Orchestra
- Jingle Bell Rock - Randy Travis
- White Christmas - Bing Crosby
- Christmastime - Smashing Pumpkins
- Oiche Chiun (Silent Night) - Enya
- Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Ronnie Spector/Darlene
- Frosty the Snowman - Love
- Carol of the Bells - Cocteau Twins
- The Christmas Songs - David Foster
- All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
- We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Approximate Time: 45 mins.

Laser Hypnotica

A mix of techno and ambient electronic music drawn from the late night rave scene, "Hypnotica" is a dance-based electronic program with a definite rock band feel, reflecting the distinct influences of American hip-hop, soul and pop. Featured artists include the Crystal Method, Faithless, Prodigy, Bj?rk, Delerium and Fat Boy Slim.

Playlist:
- Trip Like I Do - The Crystal Method
- Love Island - Fat Boy Slim
- Imsonia - Faithless
- Narayan - Prodigy
- Joga - Bjork
- Silence - Delerium
- Music: Response - The Chemical Brothers
- Acid 8000 - Fat Boy Slim
- Comin' Back - The Crystal Method
- Setting Sun - The Chemical Brothers

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Daft Punk

"Laser Daft Punk" features the music of the popular electronic duo Daft Punk. The show uses a mix of computer-graphic laser animations and classic laser abstracts to create a visually stunning presentation set to very high-energy music.

Playlist:
- Around the World
- Da Funk
- Digital Love
- Aerodynamic
- Derezzed
- Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
- Superheroes / Human after all / Rock’n Roll
- Face to Face / Short Circuit
- Television Rules the Nation
- One More Time

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Viewer discretion advised. May contain offensive language.

Laser Vinyl

Tune up your air-guitar and tease out your biggest hair for "Laser Vinyl," the quintessential rock and roll laser light experience. "Laser Vinyl" features the music from some of the greatest classic rock artists including AC/DC, Emmerson, Lake & Palmer, Aerosmith, Queen, Boston, Kiss, Journey, Pink Floyd and Van Halen.

Laser Mania

Rock, Pop, R&B and Country hits from artists such as Ricky Martin, Shania Twain, Sting, Celine Dion, Beck, Blink 182, Santana and others. There's a little something for everyone. The music is reproduced flawlessly by the Planetarium's 15,000-watt digital sound system and visually interpreted with brilliant 3D laser graphics and visual effects.

Laser Metallica

Laser Metallica is a visual interpretation of this pioneer ensemble in the field of what would become known as heavy metal. Featured works include the title track from the album "Master of Puppets," "Fuel," "One" and "Unforgiven." Laser Metallica finishes off with several tracks from the band's controversial “Black” album, including "Nothing Else Matters," "Sad But True" and "Enter Sandman."

Pink Floyd's: Through the Prism

Featuring some of band's best tunes, this laser light show is a must-see for Pink Floyd fans. Song highlights include "Comfortably Numb," "Wish You Were Here," "Money" and "One of these Days."

Playlist:
- Astronomy Domine
- One of These Days
- Money
- Wish You Were Here
- Pigs On the Wing
- Comfortably Numb
- Keep Talking

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Pop

"Laser Pop" begins the musical party with a combination of rock and pop from some of music's hottest artists. Lasers dance across the dome to the sounds of Pink, Blink 182, N'Sync, the B52's, the Beach Boys and many others. It's a fun show for the whole family!

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Retro

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Spirit

"Laser Spirit" is a 3D laser light and musical tribute to all our heroes in uniform: soldiers, firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel and other first responders who do so much for us. This patriotic laser show features music from orchestral to country and some good old rock & roll. It is great for the whole family! Artists include Academy Award-winning soundtrack composer John Williams, U2, Madonna, Icicle Works and more. The program concludes with a medley featuring Aaron Copland and Lee Greenwood.

Playlist:
- Patriotic Medley: Fanfare for the Common Man, America the Beautiful, God Bless the USA - Various Artists

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Spirit of America

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Pink Floyd's: The Wall

With its release in 1979 and subsequent movie in 1982, Pink Floyd's groundbreaking album "The Wall" has become synonymous with, if not the very definition of, the term "concept album." All 15 tracks of this imaginative and intriguing album are featured in the laser light show. The songs include "In the Flesh," "Goodbye Blue Sky," "Comfortably Numb" and the ever-popular "Another Brick in the Wall."

Playlist:
- In the Flesh
- The Thin Ice
- Another Brick in the Wall (Part I)
- The Happiest Days of Our Lives
- Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)
- Mother
- Goodbye Blue Sky
- Empty Spaces
- Young Lust
- Another Brick in the Wall (Part III)
- Hey You
- Confortably Numb

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser U2

Easily among the most popular rock acts in the world, U2 began its musical career in Dublin in 1977. The band solidified its standing as one of the most popular rock bands of all time in 1987 with the release of the "Joshua Tree" album. Filling stadiums across the country and the world, U2 continues to be a major force in music today. Featured tracks in "Laser U2" include "Beautiful Day," "Zoo Station," "Sunday Bloody Sunday," "Mysterious Ways," "Pride" and many more.

Playlist:
- Where the Streets Have No Name
- I Will Follow
- Beautiful Day
- Sunday, Bloody Sunday
- October
- The Fly
- Mysterious Ways
- Pride
- Zoo Station
- With Or Without You
- Desire
- New Year's Day

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Zeppelin

Experience the music of Led Zeppelin as you've never heard it before - through the Planetarium's 15,000-watt digital sound system. Classic Zeppelin from front man and vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham is dynamically interpreted using the Planetarium's powerful Omniscan 3D Laser Graphics and visual effects system. Play list includes "Good Times, Bad Times," "Whole Lotta Love," "The Song Remains the Same," "Black Dog," "Stairway to Heaven" and more classic hits from one of rock and roll's biggest bands.

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Beatles

Re-live the early days of the British rock invasion as the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo is brought vividly to life with more than 30 minutes of eye-popping 3D laser graphics and special effects. Favorite songs of the Fab Four featured in this show include "Magical Mystery Tour," "Nowhere Man," "Hard Day's Night," "Help!," " Revolution" and more.

Playlist:
- Magical Mystery Tour
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand
- Twist & Shout
- A Hard Day's Night
- Nowhere Man
- Help!
- Yesterday
- Octopus' Garden
- Revolution
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/ A Day In The Life

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Country

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Green Day

Featuring the best of Green Day!

Playlist:
- Welcome to Paradise
- She
- Longview
- Good Riddance
- Brainstew
- Jaded
- Minority
- Holiday
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams
- American Idiot

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Warning: Lyrics contain profanity & offensive words. Not suitable for children. Parental Discretion advised.

Laser Beatles

Featuring the best of The Beatles!

Playlist:
- Rock and Roll Music
- Twist and Shout
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand
- Help!
- Yesterday
- Tomorrow Never Knows
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
- When I'm 64
- I Am the Walrus
- Strawberry Fields Forever
- Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
- All Together Now
- Octopus's Garden
- Get Back
- The End

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Guitar Hero

Featuring fan favorite songs from several Guitar Hero games and an "on dome" Guitar Hero guitar simulator!

Playlist:
1. Alice Cooper - School's Out
2. The Killers - When You Were Young
3. Weezer - My Name Is Jonas
4. Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
5. Freezepop - Less Talk More Rokk
6. Bloc Party - Helicopter
7. Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds
8. OK Go - Here It Goes Again
9. Alice In Chains - Them Bones
10. Rush - YYZ
11. Aperture Science Psychoacoustic Laboratories - Still Alive

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Rock

Featuring the best of The Beatles!

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Hip Hop

Featuring the best of The Beatles!

Approximate Time: 45 minutes.

Laser Magic

This program offers a magical mix of music, from those you love to those you have forgotten, all presented in concert with stunning laser images! This musical compilation is fun for the entire family and includes artists like Joan Jett, The B-52’s, Will Smith, The Blackhearts and much more.

Playlist:
- Santorini by Yanni
- Godzilla by Blue Öyster Cult
- Love Gets Me Every Time by Shania Twain
- Men In Black by Will Smith
- My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
- Storms In Africa by Enya
- Money by Pink Floyd
- Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
- Time Warp by Cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Diana (Candle In The Wind ’97) by Elton John
- Don’t Speak by No Doubt
- The Hunter by Björk
- I Love Rock & Roll by Joan Jett
- Rock Lobster by The B-52’s
- Tub Thumping by Chumbawamba

Running Time: 44 minutes and 24 seconds

Laseropolis

Ancient towers hide the symbols that will transport you to new experiences of sight and sounds. Should you survive the journey through the four space-time pillars, a portal will be opened into a previously unseen and unheard dimension! Laseropolis is an eclectic mix of musical themes surveying pop, rock, alternative and oldies.

Playlist:
- Karn Evil 9 by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
- Head Over Feet by Alanis Morrisette
- Rock Lobster by the B-52’s
- Firestarter by Prodigy
- Under the Milky Way by the Church
- Papua New Guinea by Future Sounds of London
- Spiderwebs by No Doubt
- Foreplay by Boston
- Champagne Supernova by Oasis
- End of the World (As We Know It) by R. E. M.
- Torn by Creed
- Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
- One of These Days by Pink Floyd

Running Time: 47 minutes and 20 seconds.

HallowSCREAM

The perfect halloween laser show!

Playlist:
Them Bones by Alice In Chains
Du Hast by Rammstein
Freak On a Leash by Korn
God of Thunder by Kiss
Bullet In the Head by Rage Against the Machine
Hurt by Nine Inch Nails
Intermission by Offspring
Living Dead Girl by Rob Zombie
Beautiful People by Marilyn Manson
Sanitarium by Metallica

ENCORES:
Dragula - Rob Zombie
Eulogy - Tool

Running Time: 57 minutes.

Laser Halloween

The ultimate halloween lasershow experience!

Playlist:
Jaws intro by John Williams
Monster Mash by Bobby Picket
Addam's Boogie by Adams Family
Time Warp by Rocky Horror Picture Show
Dorthy's Rescue by The Wizard of OZ
Weird Science by Oingo Boingo
Intermission by The Offspring
Superstition by Stevie Wonder
Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr
Beetlejuice by Danny Elfman
Devil Inside by INXS

Running Time: 35 minutes and 30 seconds.

Halloween Spooktacular New!

Another great halloween laser show!

Playlist:
Requiem - Mozart
Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr
People are Strange - The Doors
Pulstar - Vangelis
The Conversation - John Williams
Hot, Hot, Hot - Buster Poindexter
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Devil Went Back to Georgia - Mark O' Connor
Monster Mash - Bobby Picket
Beetlejuice - Danny Elfman
Ghostriders - The Outlaws

Running Time: 35 minutes and 31 seconds.

Electrolaze New!

Peace, Love, Unity, Respect. Electrolaze is the perfect melding of lights and sounds as lasers carve incandescent trails across the beats, snaps and wobbles of today’s electronic dance music. Prepare to experience dubstep, drum & bass, trance, and Dutch house as never before. Rage on!

Playlist:
Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites by Skrillex
Internet Friends by Knife Party
Choose Your Weapon by Deadmau5
Man on the Run by Dash Berlin
Energy Wizard by Squarepusher
Heartbreaker (Laidback Luke Remix) by MSTRKRFT feat. John Legend
Levels by Avicii
Derezzed (Avicii Remix) by Daft Punk
Chasing Summers by Tiesto
Slam by Pendulum

Running Time: 40 minutes.

Viewer discretion advised. May contain offensive language.

ElectroPOP New!

Prepare your senses for you are about to experience an audio-visual onslaught of intense laser light set to today’s hottest streaming hits. From synth pop heavies Lady Gaga and Daft Punk to alt-rockin’ Bastille and Grouplove, this show has it all. So sit back and let the laser show do the work!

01. Lady Gaga - Applause
02. Lil Jon & DJ Snake - Turn Down For What
03. Bastille - Pompeii
04. Tiësto - Red Lights
05. Lorde - Royals
06. The Chainsmokers - #SELFIE
07. Katy Perry - This Is How We Do
08. Pharrell Williams - Happy
09. Grouplove - Tongue Tied
10. Daft Punk - Get Lucky
11. Demi Lovato - Neon Lights
12. Afrojack & Wrabel - Ten Feet Tall

Viewer discretion advised. May contain offensive language.

Partners

Schedule

Field trips: click here. Field trips may book any show in our library at any show time (not already booked), as long as they qualify for a group show.

All shows are followed by a live presentation on the stars (Star Talk) or the planets (Uniview).

May Saturday Show Times
11 a.m. Molecularium
12 p.m. The Enchanted Reef
1 p.m. One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
2 p.m. Rusty Rocket's Last Blast
3 p.m. Astronaut
4 p.m. Pandas: The Journey Home
7 p.m. Space School
8 p.m. Super Volcanoes
9 p.m. Dark

May Matinees Show Times
Wednesday, May 2
3:30 p.m. Dinosaur: Passage to Pangaea
Wednesday, May 9
3:30 p.m. Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda / Orion
Wednesday, May 16
3:30 p.m. Cowboy Astronomer
Wednesday, May 23
3:30 p.m. Exoplanets
Wednesday, May 30
3:30 p.m. Molecularium

Warren's Night Sky Tour

Every month our in-house astronomers preview the next month's night sky, and present a multimedia tour of everything visible in the night sky during the following month - using our sophisticated Konica-Minolta Infinium Gamma II Star Projector, Omniscan Laser Light System, and a PowerPoint presentation. Northern and southern hemispheres are covered.
This is the best way to get a full classic planetarium experience - just you, Warren and the night sky.
Free telescole viewing, weather permitting.
Tickets are $7.00 for Adults and $6.00 for children 3 through 12. Children under 3 are admitted free.
Have you visited Warren's Blog? Want to know all astronomic events visible in Central Texas? Click here.

Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.

Laser Friday

Last Friday of every month
$7 for adults, $6 for children 3 - 12

7:00 P.M. Space Laser
8:00 P.M. Laseropolis
9:00 P.M. Laser Zepellin

Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.

Ride 1: SkyLab (Earth Orbit)

Ride 2: Acrtic Coaster (Earth)

Ride 3: Skrambler (Moon)

Ride 4: Ice Slide (Europa)

Ride 5: Anti-Freeze (Enceladus)

Ride 6: Cronus (Saturn Rings)

Ride 7: Crystal Coaster (Asteroid)

Ride 8: Alien Fallout (Exoplanet)

Ride 9: Moebius Loop (Sun)

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