Planetarium Shows
Public Presentations are Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2:00 PMThis is our time for the general public to walk-in and see a planetarium presentation. The admission is $3.00 per person and reservations are not required. Homeschool patrons are encouraged to visit our facility during this time. Homeschool groups, or other organizations, can arrange private group showings at other times (especially if you are planning a visit to the Pearce Museum). Teachers seeking to bring students on a school field trip should check out our Teacher’s Corner Page. |
SUMMER 2021 PUBLIC SHOW SCHEDULE
THE PLANETS
Take a tour of the solar system including stops at the sun, planets, and many of their moons. See exotic atmospheres, strange surfaces, and gain an appreciation for our home planet. This program also includes a look at exoplanet discoveries in our galaxy (35 minutes).
JUNE 2021 - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 2:00 PM
THE COWBOY ASTRONOMER (FINAL PUBLIC SHOWINGS!)
Cowboy poet Baxter Black shows you the beauty of the night sky while spinning a few wild west tales. Along the way, Baxter points out key bright stars, easy to find constellations, and other celestial objects that pepper the starry pastures overhead (40 minutes).
JULY 2021 - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 2:00 PM
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
The night sky is filled with stars, constellations, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae. There are many wondrous celestial treasures to be found and all you have to do is look up (35 minutes).
AUGUST 2021 - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 2:00 PM
PLANETARIUM PRESENTATION LIBRARY
The planetarium maintains a library of presentations suitable for a wide range of audiences. School Groups arranging for a private presentation may choose from the list of programs below. Non-school groups can see the current public show or be assigned an astronomical presentation suitable for the age/grade level of the group in consultation with the planetarium director.
THE STARS OVER TEXAS
Grades: K - 4
Length: 45 minutes - 1 hour
The stars at night are always big and bright inside our Texas planetarium! In this program, your presenter will show you the stars and constellations of the current season, tell a few star stories, talk about moon phases and eclipses, and take you on a tour of the five visible planets. The content of this program is adjusted to fit the age/grade level of the attending group.
THE PLANETS
Grades: 5 - 6
Length: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Take a tour of the solar system including stops at the sun, planets, and many of their moons. See exotic atmospheres, strange surfaces, and gain a new appreciation for our home planet. This program also includes a look at some exoplanet discoveries in our galaxy as well as a tour of the current night sky.
THE UNIVERSE
Grades: 7 - 8
Length: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Telescopes make an astonishing array of discoveries from nearby objects in the solar system to the most distant galaxies at the limits of the observable universe. This program, which also includes a look at the current night sky, shows you spectacular images of stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies woven into an engaging story of cosmic exploration.
