Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Oct. 4, 11, 18 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Oct. 5, 12, 19 at 6:30pm
What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. Suitable for all ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: Oct. 5, 12, 19 at 3:30pm
Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science. Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: Oct. 5, 12, 19 at 5:00pm
Saturn’s rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system. They can be seen clearly even with a small backyard telescope. Astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they still present many questions. In 2004 the Cassini orbiter and the Huygens probe reached Saturn. During this show we will explore the mysterious features seen by these spacecraft. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: Nov. 8, 15 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Nov. 9, 16 at 6:30pm
Travel through our universe in both space and time during this live presentation and learn about the most recent and exciting astronomy news. Hear updates about the JWST team and their findings, learn about stellar evolution and black holes, and find out how space exploration and research can help us out on Earth. Suitable for all ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: Nov. 9, 16 at 3:30pm
Saturdays: Dec. 7, 14 at 3:30pm
"One World, One Sky" is a brilliant program that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help them find the North Star. This cross-cultural adventure opens children's eyes to the sky, helping them see how people all over the world are connected. Best suited for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: Nov. 9, 16 at 5:00pm
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? What does Earth’s history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own. Free. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: Dec. 6, 13 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Dec. 7, 14 at 5:00pm & 6:30pm
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.