Every Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., the planetarium will feature either a large format film, a planetarium show or a laser light show. Each week, we will offer a different show, and the BEST news is the price--JUST $3 per person for any weekday matinee!
Shows begin at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted
For reservations and/or information, call the Ticket office at (254)526-1768 and we will try to return your call in a timely manner. The office is generally staffed from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Monday-Thursday.
April 2008 |
7 |
2:00 p.m. |
 Giants of Patagonia
“Dinosaurs” provides a unique occasion to get a true experience of the incredible size and strength of these creatures that roamed the Earth 65 million years ago. The film concentrates on the remarkable discoveries made in Patagonia, located in the south of Argentina, South America, by world-renowned paleontologist Rodolfo Coria. More
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14 |
2:00 p.m. |
Giants of Patagonia
“Dinosaurs” provides a unique occasion to get a true experience of the incredible size and strength of these creatures that roamed the Earth 65 million years ago. The film concentrates on the remarkable discoveries made in Patagonia, located in the south of Argentina, South America, by world-renowned paleontologist Rodolfo Coria. More |
21 |
2:00 p.m. |
Giants of Patagonia
“Dinosaurs” provides a unique occasion to get a true experience of the incredible size and strength of these creatures that roamed the Earth 65 million years ago. The film concentrates on the remarkable discoveries made in Patagonia, located in the south of Argentina, South America, by world-renowned paleontologist Rodolfo Coria. More |
28 |
2:00 p.m. |
 Women Hold Up Half the Sky
This program takes a close look at eleven women astronomers and reveals their unique contributions to the field of astronomy. The program is enhanced by short on camera interviews, shot by CommerSel Studios, with some of the "Leading Ladies" of astronomy including: Carolyn Shoemaker, Vera Rubin, Margaret Geller and Dr. Shannon Lucid! More
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May 2008 |
5 |
2:00 p.m. |
 Solar Max
Every 11 years the sun’s poles reverse with unimaginable violence. The peak of the storm is called a solarmax. Now you can experience the hot phenomena in the cool comfort of the Planetarium through the breathtaking giant screen adventure, SOLARMAX. More
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12 |
2:00 p.m. |
 The Cowboy Astronomer
After a day in the saddle, riding tail on a herd of Texas longhorn, it was customary to gather 'round a campfire, tell stories and enjoy the beauty of a starry night sky. Cowboy poet and humorist Baxter Black narrates a variety of mythological stories, Native American starlore, and other tall tales gathered over many years of watching and sharing the night sky. More
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19 |
2:00 p.m. |
 Whales
Experience breathtaking close-up encounters with the world’s largest mammal -- the Blue Whale. Then follow Humpbacks, Orcas, Right Whales, dolphins and other creatures for a stunning new perspective on these mysterious marine mammoths. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, “Whales” resonates in an exploding panorama of color and excitement. More
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26 |
1:00 p.m. |
 The Sky Above Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Laugh, sing, and learn through this introduction to the wonders of the day and night skies starring Mister Rogers and characters from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Meet King Friday XIII, Queen Sara Saturday, Prince Tuesday, Daniel Striped Tiger, X The Owl, Henrietta Pussycat, and Lady Elaine Fairchild as they help you learn to find constellations in the night sky. Find out if Lady Elaine Fairchild can bring the moon down from the sky and into her museum-go-round! More
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26 |
2:00 p.m. |
Giants of Patagonia
“Dinosaurs” provides a unique occasion to get a true experience of the incredible size and strength of these creatures that roamed the Earth 65 million years ago. The film concentrates on the remarkable discoveries made in Patagonia, located in the south of Argentina, South America, by world-renowned paleontologist Rodolfo Coria. More |
26 |
3:00 p.m. |
Women Hold Up Half the Sky
This program takes a close look at eleven women astronomers and reveals their unique contributions to the field of astronomy. The program is enhanced by short on camera interviews, shot by CommerSel Studios, with some of the "Leading Ladies" of astronomy including: Carolyn Shoemaker, Vera Rubin, Margaret Geller and Dr. Shannon Lucid! More |
Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater
Central Texas College