Happy Birthday, Harry Potter
WHEN: Friday, July 28
WHERE: RVCC Planetarium, 118 Lamington Rd., Branchburg
The Skies Over Hogwarts
7 & 8 pm
Take a Harry Potter-themed tour of the night sky! See how JK Rowling used astronomy as her inspiration for characters.
Fright Light Laser Concert
6 & 9 pm
Join us for our popular Halloween laser concert. Songs include "Alive" by Meatloaf, "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker, Jr., and "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.
Visit our website for full details and age recommendations
Countdown to the Solar Eclipse
Prepare for the Great American Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017! Most of our astronomy shows will include a 5-minute presentation about what a solar eclipse is and how to view it safely. New Jersey will see about 75% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
Tuesdays in July
Magic Tree House: Space Mission & Countdown to the Eclipse
- July 25 at 2:30 p.m
Laser Pop Rock
- July 25 at 3:30 p.m
Earth, Moon, Sun & Coyote & Countdown to the Eclipse
- July 25 at 4:30 p.m
(Visit our website for descriptions of shows & recommended ages)
Thursdays in July
Space Shapes & Tycho to the Moon
- July 20 & 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Laser Kids
- July 20 & 27 at 3:30 p.m.
(Visit our website for descriptions of shows & age recommendations
Fridays in July
Fright Light Laser Concert
- July 28 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
(Visit our website for descriptions of shows & age recommendations)
Observatory
Weather permitting, the 3M Observatory will be open to the public on Friday evenings from sunset to about 10:15 p.m.