Listing of Shows

3-2-1 BLAST OFF!! Want to explore the solar system? Join cybernauts Devin and Alex as they take a virtual reality tour of the sun, the planets, their moons and other nearby worlds. Their ship blasts off soon, so make sure you’re aboard! It’s an adventure suitable for ages 5 and up.

Adventures Along the Spectrum features the clumsy yet knowledgeable Professor Photon, who will lead you on a study of visible light, rainbows, and energy from the sun. What do radios and microwave ovens have to do with unlocking the mysteries of the universe? Stop in and find out. This show is recommended for ages 9 and up.

Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions

Were the Apollo visits to the Moon actually a hoax? Have aliens landed on Earth? Prepare to debunk and tackle pseudoscience head-on. Based on Phil Plait’s “Bad Astronomy.”

Ages 8 and up (Full Dome)

The Dawn of Astronomy is an entertaining and educational star program that entwines history with astronomy, teaching you about the heavens during the time of the Egyptians. Were the pyramids built using astronomy?  Was the night sky different for the first astronomers in Egypt?  This show is great for ages 8 and up.

Eerie Legends presents stories of Erie that will send chills through your body!  This show is suitable for ages 10 and up.

Explorers of Mauna Kea allows you to discover the view from Mauna Kea in Hawaii where the largest telescopes in the world are scanning the sky. Learn about the famous Keck telescope and other major telescopes.  Why is Mauna Kea perhaps the best place in the world to have a telescope? This show is recommended for ages 8 and up.

IBEX (Interplanetary Boundary Explorer)

Discover how scientists are using IBEX to discover the boundaries of the universe.

Ages 14 and up (Full Dome)

The Little Star That Could is for children who have an interest in space or would enjoy a good story. The Little Star tries to find his place among all the other stars and planets in the galaxy, but thinks he’s too average to play an important role. If you want to learn about the sun, moon and planets in our solar system, this is the show for you! This show is recommended for all ages.

The Mars Show follows Patrick Stewart (from Star Trek: The Next Generation) as he takes you on a journey through space and time to learn about Mars’ place in our history, what is known about the planet today, and what it will be like when we go there. This show is recommended for ages 8 and up.

More than Meets the Eye informs you about what you can and cannot see from your backyard. Perhaps you have spotted the Big Dipper but cannot find the star called “Betelgeuse.” This program combines slides and a live show to point you in the right direction. This show is recommended for ages 8 and up.

Mystery of the Christmas Star

We seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find Baby Jesus.

Ages 8 and up (Full Dome)

Navigating with Lewis & Clark mixes astronomy with American history as you follow Lewis & Clark through uncharted North America. See how these two adventurers used astronomy to guide them in their travels. This show is recommended for ages 8 and up.

The Planets, narrated by Kate Mulgrew of STAR TREK VOYAGER, takes you on a journey through the solar system to visit each of our neighbors.  Some of the latest pictures taken by spacecraft are seen as we even travel to Pluto and worlds beyond, including planets that have been discovered in other solar systems.  Did you know that over 200 other planets have been discovered?  This show is appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Ring World Two

Follow the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and the moon Titan. This exciting probe will explain the mysteries we hope to unravel as we explore the real Lord of the Rings.

Ages 8 and up (Full Dome)

The Sky Above Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood is an introductory and interactive show that highlights our Sun, Moon and stars.  We’ll find the Big Dipper and watch as X the owl tries to save the moon from being taken out of the sky by Lady Elaine.  This show is appropriate for ages 2 and up.

A Star for Santa’s Tree presents a dilemma:  Santa needs to find a star for the top of his tree but there are so many choices! Which star will he choose? This show is suitable for ages 5 and up.

The Stargazer teaches you about the life cycles of stars as you follow a young boy on his journey to become a professional astronomer. Are you a stargazer? This show is appropriate for ages 8 and above.

The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket is a good show for the whole family. Watch as a  brother and sister learn how to create a rocket from a cardboard box. You travel with them as they journey across the solar system, visiting all the planets along the way. A talking astronomy book will be your guide. This show is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Two Small Pieces of Glass

Join us today as the world’s great telescopes born of that serendipitous moment, gaze ever farther into the distant past and into our future.

Ages 8 and up (Full Dome)

The Universe of Dr. Einstein is an exciting program about Dr. Einstein’s personal life and his theories. If you have ever been curious about time travel, come listen as the Doctor explains how it is theoretically possible. This show is great for families with children 8 and up.

Why Coyote Howls: A Star Story is a Sky Tellers program that reveals a Chickasaw legend about the creation of the constellations.  This show is appropriate for ages 5 and up.