You can schedule a Planetarium show as an independent program, or as part of an all-day field trip. One hour is scheduled for each Planetarium show. This includes time for seating and a question/ answer period at the end. Grades listed are recommended, but you can choose any show that you want. A short live sky tour (approximately 10 minutes) can be added to the end of any show—please be sure to request it when you book, and not when you arrive.

Educational Star Shows

In My Backyard Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon’s Fred Penner’s Place, teaches basic astronomical concepts and sings three songs. He encourages children tolook carefully around them as he explores the backyard around him, the seasons, the cause of day and night, the constellations, the moon, and the planets. (ages 4-7)

Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast Rusty is a retiring space rocket that takes a last class of “rocket rookies” through the Solar System to visit the different planets. (grades 1-3)

The Planet Patrol: Solar System Stakeout Join Planetary Investigator Sam Snork and his
assistant Elmo as they search the planets of the Solar System for clues to discover what makes the Earth so special. Information about the planets and some of their major moons is embedded in this entertaining show. (grades 4-6)

Bear Tales (and Other Grizzly Stories) Grandpa Ben takes the family camping and tells tales about the night sky. He explains the spring time constellations as well as why the “bears” have long tales. Constellations, star clusters, and galaxies are also discussed in this lively,
entertaining and informative show. (grades 5 and up and families)