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RVCC Planetarium | 118
Lamington Road | North Branch, NJ 08876
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During July and August, public shows
will run on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons as well as Friday
evenings.
Reservations are
recommended. Call 908-231-8805 x5 or email the Planetarium.
Provide your name,
phone number, email, which show you want to see, and how many tickets
you'd like.
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Accidental Astronauts
Thursday, August 8, at
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 5-10)
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Laser Kids
Thursday, August 8, at
3:30 p.m.
A 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)
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Attack of the Space Pirates
Friday, August 9, at 7:00 pm
The crew of the starship 'Intrepid' race across the
galaxy in a desperate bid to prevent the space pirates from locating an
alien technology so powerful it threatens the fate of the galaxy
itself. Can Intrepid's crew solve the science clues that lead to exotic
places on foreign planets, defend against the might of the space pirate
fleet and rescue the device before the pirates obtain
it? (Recommended for ages 10+)
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Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Friday, August 9, at 8:00 pm
What will it take to get to Mars? Explore this question in
this new planetarium show. This dynamic, animated experience highlights
real NASA research and initiatives that are preparing the next
generation of astronauts to travel to Mars. It illuminates how
creativity, collaboration, communication, and expertise in a diverse
number of fields are key for the success of deep space travel—while
also inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals!
This planetarium show is produced by the Bell Museum, in
partnership with NASA and UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science
Center. Weather permitting, the 3M Observatory will be open after
the show. (Recommended for ages 8 to adult)
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Led Zeppelin Laser Concert
Friday, August 9, at 9:00 pm
This classic laser concert features the group’s hit
songs “When the Levy Breaks,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “Houses of the
Holy.”
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Taylor Swift Laser
Concert
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Friday, August 16th
& 23rd, at 9:00 pm
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Calling
all Swifties! Join us for a laser concert experience you won't want to
miss! Sing along to some of Taylor’s hit songs like “All Too Well,”
“Blank Space,” and “Anti-Hero.”
Regular admission applies for all laser shows.
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Brand New at the
Planetarium
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This just in! Brand new shows are coming to the
Planetarium. Come one, come all to see "Tycho to the Moon"
and "Attack of the Space Pirates" this August!
Space Shapes & Tycho to the Moon
August 14, 15, 21, & 22 at
2:30 pm
Join Tycho the dog as he blasts off on an
amazing ride to learn about night and day, space travel, the Moon, and
the Sun. (Recommended for ages 5-8)
Attack of the Space Pirates
August 9, 16, 23 at 7:00 pm
Pirates in space?! Follow the crew of the starship
'Intrepid' as they race across the galaxy in a desperate bid to prevent
the space pirates from locating an alien technology so powerful it
threatens the fate of the galaxy itself. (Recommended for ages 10+)
Regular admission applies for all shows.
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Wednesday, August 7
2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 5-10)
3:30 pm Laser Kids (ages 6-12)
Thursday, August 8
2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 5-10)
3:30 pm Laser Kids (ages 6-12)
Friday, August 9
7:00 pm Attack of the Space Pirates (ages 10-adult)
8:00 pm Mars: The Ultimate Voyage (ages 8-adult)
9:00 pm Led Zeppelin Laser Concert (ages 10-adult)
Wednesday, August 14
2:30 pm Space Shapes & Tycho
to the Moon (ages 5-8)
3:30 pm Laser for Littles (ages 6-12)
Thursday, August 15
2:30 pm Space Shapes & Tycho
to the Moon (ages 5-8)
3:30 pm Laser for Littles (ages 6-12)
Friday, August 16
7:00 pm Attack of the Space Pirates (ages 10-adult)
8:00 pm Mars: The Ultimate Voyage (ages 8-adult)
9:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Wednesday, August 21
2:30 pm Space Shapes & Tycho
to the Moon (ages 5-8)
3:30 pm Laser for Littles (ages 6-12)
Thursday, August 22
2:30 pm Space Shapes & Tycho
to the Moon (ages 5-8)
3:30 pm Laser for Littles (ages 6-12)
Friday, August 23
7:00 pm Attack of the Space Pirates (ages 10-adult)
8:00 pm Mars: The Ultimate Voyage (ages 8-adult)
9:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
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Admission: $10 per person for one show
$18 per person
for two shows on the same day
Payments are
taken at the Planetarium on the day of the show.
Reservations are recommended. Call 908-231-8805 or
email the Planetarium.
Provide your
name, phone number, email, which show you want to see, and how many
tickets you'd like.
Please arrive
20-30 minutes before the show to pay for your tickets.
The closest
parking lots are #9 and #1. Here is a campus map.
Late arrivals
are NOT admitted to the Planetarium's theater once a show has started.
Masks are
optional on campus.
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Moon Phases
New Moon August 4
First Quarter
August 12
Full Moon August 19,
2:25 pm Blue Moon
Last Quarter
August 26
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If something happens
“once in a Blue Moon,” it's said to be rare. But just how rare is a
Blue Moon?
There are two different
definitions for a Blue Moon. A seasonal Blue Moon is the
third Full Moon of
an astronomical season that
has four Full Moons. A monthly Blue Moon is the second Full
Moon in a calendar month with two Full Moons.
The historical origins of
the term and its two definitions are shrouded in a bit of mystery and,
by many accounts, an interpretation error.
Some believe that the
term “blue moon” meaning something rare may have originated
from when smoke and ashes after a volcanic eruption turned the Moon
blue. Others trace the term's origin to over 400 years ago—folklorist
Philip Hiscock has suggested that invoking the Blue Moon once meant
that something was absurd and would never happen.
Read on
for more about the August Full Moon.
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We live in a time when quality science education is more
important than ever and a scientifically literate public is an
essential part of the progress of any community. Planetariums both
inspire and educate people of all ages about our place in the Universe.
They are often a place in which young people become enthused and
inspired to follow a scientific career. Many of today's leading
scientists, engineers, and astronauts chose their careers because they
were captivated by the experience of a planetarium visit
We invite you to be part of shaping the future! Join us
in supporting the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium
fundraising campaign: Stars are Rising. Help us ignite the
passion for science and space exploration in the hearts and minds of
our rising stars!!
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Explore the
Universe with RVCC Planetarium
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