The
Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg will present a
variety of programs for all ages in August, including laser concerts and
special astronomy shows geared specifically for young children.
The following shows will be presented:
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)
SkyLights
Wednesdays, August 17, 3:30 p.m.
Our youngest audience members can sing along
with songs by mr. RAY (“Family Ride,” “Kalien the Alien”) and Jane Murphy
(“Moon Rock Rock,” “The Planet Song”). Some songs are illustrated with lasers,
while others feature video images. (Recommended for ages 3-8)
Accidental
Astronauts
Fridays,
August 12, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, August 24, 2:30 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)
Summer Lights Laser Concert
Fridays, August 12, 19, 26, 9 p.m.
It may be August, but there’s still
plenty of time left to enjoy the summer. Break out your Hawaiian shirts and
listen to songs that remind us of summertime. "Margaritaville"
by Jimmy Buffet, "Rock Lobster" by the B-52s, and "Heatwave"
by Glass Animals are just some of the summer-themed songs you'll hear in this
laser concert.
Mars
One Thousand One
Fridays, August 12, 19, 26, 8 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. (Recommended for ages 8-adult)
Magic
Tree House: Space Mission
Thursdays, August 18 & 25, 3:30 p.m.; Fridays,
August 19 & 26, 7 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)
Perfect
Little Planet
Thursdays, August 18 & 25, 2:30 p.m.
A family from another
star system is seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of
Pluto, our best-known dwarf planet; sail through the rings of Saturn; feel
Jupiter’s lightning storms; and walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination
will the family choose? (Recommended for ages 6-12)
TICKETS: 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.
For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.