The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium is offering a variety of star shows and laser concerts for all ages in July, including special Spanish-language programs. The following shows have been scheduled at the Planetarium in Branchburg.
WHERE: RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ
ADMISSION: Planetarium tickets cost $10 for one show, $18 for two shows back-to-back on the same day. Reservations are recommended, but all ticket sales are done at the door on the day of the show. Late admission to Planetarium shows is not permitted.
For reservations and information, call 908-231-8805. For additional information, visit www.raritanval.edu/planetarium.
Accidental
Astronauts
Friday, July 8, 7 p.m.
Robo-kids Cy, Annie, and their dog, Armstrong,
get a lot more than they expected from their class field trip in an impromptu
adventure. Travel along exploring the Sun, Earth and Moon with a witty starship
computer as navigator and guide. Race along on the surface of the Moon. Collect
an asteroid sample in low gravity. Survive a solar storm. Find new appreciation
for the unique beauty of Earth. Journey along with the Accidental Astronauts in
this epic dome theater adventure. (Recommended for ages 4-10)
Astronomy
Tonight
Friday, July 8, 8 p.m.
Using the Planetarium’s DigitalSky digital theater, experience a guided tour of the night sky. Learn about some of the popular constellations visible from sunset to sunrise, as well as the stories behind them. Hear about how and where in the sky to find the brightest planets. Weather permitting, the 3M Observatory will be open after the show. (Recommended for ages 8-adult)
Laser Queen
Fridays, July 8 & 15, 9
p.m.
The legendary music of Queen transcends time,
and this show might rock audience members right out of their seats. Did we
mention the lead guitarist, Brian May, is an astrophysicist? Come rock the
cosmos in a blaze of light, sound, and color. Some of Queen’s hit songs in this
show include “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Another One Bites the Dust,”
“Under Pressure,” and “We Are the Champions.”
Earth, Moon, Sun & Coyote
Wednesdays, July 13 & 20, Thursdays, July 14 & 21, 2:30 p.m.
Coyote thinks he knows everything about the
sky, but he’s surprised by how many misconceptions he has about eclipses, moon
phases, and the motion of the day and night skies. (Recommended for ages 6-12)
Laser Kids laser concert
Wednesdays,
July 13, 20, 27, 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 16, 3 p.m.
Enjoy a new mix of music with a song list to
entertain kids and kids at heart while lasers dance on the dome overhead. Songs
include “Bright,” by Echosmith, “YMCA” by the Village People, “Mia” by Bad
Bunny, and “Waka Waka” by Shakira. (Recommended for ages 6-12)
Mars One Thousand One
Thursdays, July
14, 21, 28, 3:30 p.m.; Friday, July 15, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 16, 4 p.m.
Someday soon, the
first humans will leave for Mars. Like the astronauts of the Space Age, they’ll
be blasting off to the unknown. In Mars One Thousand One, space reporter Miles
O’Brien guides audience members through the first human mission to Mars: a
daring 1001-day mission to fly an international crew to the red planet and
return the group safely to Earth. Many challenges will have to be met in order
for the crew to succeed and unlock the secrets of the new world.
Rockin’ Rocket Ride
Friday, July 15, 7
p.m.
Put on your space suit and blast-off into outer
space to visit the Moon, Sun, and planets. A lively experience for young
people, the show features selected music from "Journey into Space" by
Jane Murphy. (Recommended for ages 3-8)
Magic Tree House: Space Mission
Saturday, July 16, 2 p.m.
Join Jack and Annie as they discover the
secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. Who can help
them answer the questions left for them by the mysterious "M"?
This show is based on the same-titled, best-selling series of
novels. (Recommended for ages 5 and older)
The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket/El secreto del cohete de carton
Friday, July 22, 7 p.m.
Presented in
Spanish, the show features an adventure through the solar system in a cardboard
rocket. Travel with two children and their navigator, the talking astronomy
book. Visit the Sun, the planets, the Moon, and more. (Recommended for
ages 6-12)
Big Astronomy/Astronomia, a gran
escala
Friday, July 22, 8
p.m.
Presented in Spanish, Big Astronomy shares the story of the people and places who make big astronomy and big science happen. The show takes visitors to the extreme sites where astronomy happens in the most extreme environments and with some of the most interesting people. (Recommended for ages 8-adult)
La Musica laser concert
Friday,
July 22, 9 p.m.
Enjoy a laser concert with all songs sung in Spanish. Incluye “Latinoamerica” por Calle 13, “Bailando” por Enrique Iglesias, “Livin la vida loca” por Ricky Martin, “Oye como va” por Santana, “La flaca” por Jarabe de Palo, y mas otros. (Recommended for ages 10 and older)
Wednesday, July 27, Thursday, July 28, 2:30 p.m.
The Skies over Hogwarts
Friday, July
29, 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Join the Planetarium’s witches and wizards as they guide visitors through a Harry Potter-themed tour of the night sky. Learn how J.K. Rowling used astronomy as the inspiration for some of her characters' names. (Recommended for ages 8 and older)
Laser Hollywood
Friday, July 29, 9 p.m.
Themes from some of everyone’s favorite movies have inspired this new laser concert, including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Pink Panther, Star Wars, and Beverly Hills Cop. (Recommended for ages 6-adult)