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Explore our sky during this program that starts with our daytime sky.

Learners will discover the time of day based on focused observations of the Sun, explore why the Moon and Sun appear to move across the sky, and learn where rainbows come from and why they are so important to scientist. As the sun sets, we will discover the constellations, learn about light pollution, and see a fascinating image of a star cluster full of different colors and temperatures of stars. We’ll note the colors and temperatures of other stars and how they are tied to one another.

We’ll launch from Earth and visit a few planets, and maybe even a black hole!

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

"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. Additional information and classroom activities are available in the Teacher's Guide!

Download Guide (PDF)

An alternative audio track is available in Spanish upon request. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun, and Moon system with a wise-cracking starship computer. Follow an asteroid as it crashes into the Moon and bounce along the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm, and gain a new appreciation of our home planet. 

Additional information and classroom activities are available in the Teacher's Guide!

Download Guide (PDF) 

Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts! The Earth in the far future, where humanity no longer exists. Cats that survived in the debris left behind by humanity have evolved into intelligent beings. Three cats – Kitz, Tutti, and Pepe – are working as cleaners at NYASA and today’s mission is to clean up space junk. But these unpredictable street cats skip some of their work and fly to the Moon! 

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get … well, we don’t want to give the surprise away!

Perfect for your budding young astronomer or an advanced preschool class. "The Moon" takes you on a journey of discovery with our planet's closest neighbor with focused observations.

Learn about the appearance of the moon and its features like the Maria, craters, and the Moon’s lack of atmosphere. Learn about the Moon's apparent motion throughout a day, including rise and set locations. Then compare this to how its motion is throughout a month. Observe how the Moon’s appearance changes over time as well, resulting in the phases.

This program will be paused throughout to help the group through difficult concepts by reinforcing what they learned in the video.

This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. 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. Examine the Moon's orbit, craters, phases and eclipses. You'll even take a look at past and future space travel to our Moon ... and beyond!

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Visit the many objects of the solar system, including all the major planets, asteroids, and Pluto.

As we travel to each planet, we’ll discuss features on the surface and learn about any rovers or probes visiting them. We will also take a trip into Saturn’s impressive ring system. As we travel outward, flying past a comet and then Pluto and the Kuiper belt, we will end our journey outside of the Milky Way galaxy.

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!

Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. Narrated by Ewan McGregor. Themes include: micro-gravity, human biology, space hazards, living in space, and astronaut training.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons!

From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of our solar system.

Additional information and classroom activities are available in the Teacher's Guide!

Download Guide (PDF)

"To Space & Back" takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.

Download Guide (PDF)

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Narrated by David Tennant, we explore what exactly astronomers do in this new program. Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. This program reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the universe and features info on NASA’s recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope. 

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A staff favorite and narrated by Andy Serkis, this program seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Explore our sky during this program that starts with our daytime sky.

Learners will discover the time of day based on focused observations of the Sun, explore why the Moon and Sun appear to move across the sky, and learn where rainbows come from and why they are so important to scientist. As the sun sets, we will discover the constellations, learn about light pollution, and see a fascinating image of a star cluster full of different colors and temperatures of stars. We’ll note the colors and temperatures of other stars and how they are tied to one another.

We’ll launch from Earth and visit a few planets, and maybe even a black hole!

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

Visit the many objects of the solar system, including all the major planets, asteroids, and Pluto.

As we travel to each planet, we’ll discuss features on the surface and learn about any rovers or probes visiting them. We will also take a trip into Saturn’s impressive ring system. As we travel outward, flying past a comet and then Pluto and the Kuiper belt, we will end our journey outside of the Milky Way galaxy.

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!

Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. Narrated by Ewan McGregor. Themes include: micro-gravity, human biology, space hazards, living in space, and astronaut training.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons!

From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of our solar system.

Additional information and classroom activities are available in the Teacher's Guide!

Download Guide (PDF)

"To Space & Back" takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.

Download Guide (PDF)

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Narrated by David Tennant, we explore what exactly astronomers do in this new program. Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. This program reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the universe and features info on NASA’s recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope. 

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A staff favorite and narrated by Andy Serkis, this program seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their fascinating astronomy research and discoveries. Extend your visit beyond the dome with web-based and hands-on resources.

Closed captioning in English or Spanish is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in Spanish, French, Italian, or German. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.

Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.

The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.

Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.

“Birth of Planet Earth” is a planetarium fulldome show that tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins.

Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.

The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?

How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Exercise is one way. Physical activity and fitness have been discussed in many NASA outreach efforts. However, outreach efforts regarding other branches of health: emotional, psychological, and social well-being are lacking. Given that jobs come with stress, a global understanding of the science of stress and learning a healthy way to cope with it helps with the wellbeing of employees, job productivity, employee retention, etc. Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation. Enjoy a free guided meditation experience from Ball State University with the program "Sunset Meditation." View an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole. Then relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in French, German, Portuguese, and Slovak. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

WATCH A FULL-LENGTH PREVIEW

Connect with the universe through accessible Vinyasa yoga at the Brown Planetarium, where people of all experience levels can move under the stars during an astronomy-themed practice. 

The planetarium has room for approximately 12 adult-sized yoga mats, plus space for the instructor to lead the session. Therefore, the maximum number of participants for this experience is typically 12.

A non-refundable payment of $50 is required for this experience if booking during typical hours of operation (Tuesdays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and between August 21 and May 31. If requesting outside these hours and months, the cost is $100.

The submission of signed waivers is also required for each participant. For children, two signatures are required by legal guardians. Waivers will be provided in advance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat as a limited number are available on site.

Explore our sky during this program that starts with our daytime sky.

Learners will discover the time of day based on focused observations of the Sun, explore why the Moon and Sun appear to move across the sky, and learn where rainbows come from and why they are so important to scientist. As the sun sets, we will discover the constellations, learn about light pollution, and see a fascinating image of a star cluster full of different colors and temperatures of stars. We’ll note the colors and temperatures of other stars and how they are tied to one another.

We’ll launch from Earth and visit a few planets, and maybe even a black hole!

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

Visit the many objects of the solar system, including all the major planets, asteroids, and Pluto.

As we travel to each planet, we’ll discuss features on the surface and learn about any rovers or probes visiting them. We will also take a trip into Saturn’s impressive ring system. As we travel outward, flying past a comet and then Pluto and the Kuiper belt, we will end our journey outside of the Milky Way galaxy.

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!

Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons!

From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of our solar system.

Additional information and classroom activities are available in the Teacher's Guide!

Download Guide (PDF)

"To Space & Back" takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.

Download Guide (PDF)

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Narrated by David Tennant, we explore what exactly astronomers do in this new program. Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. This program reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the universe and features info on NASA’s recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope. 

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A staff favorite and narrated by Andy Serkis, this program seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their fascinating astronomy research and discoveries. Extend your visit beyond the dome with web-based and hands-on resources.

Closed captioning in English or Spanish is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in Spanish, French, Italian, or German. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.

Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.

The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.

Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.

“Birth of Planet Earth” is a planetarium fulldome show that tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins.

Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.

The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?

Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.

Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!

Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day” during this program. We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on Halloween evening.

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.

How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Exercise is one way. Physical activity and fitness have been discussed in many NASA outreach efforts. However, outreach efforts regarding other branches of health: emotional, psychological, and social well-being are lacking. Given that jobs come with stress, a global understanding of the science of stress and learning a healthy way to cope with it helps with the wellbeing of employees, job productivity, employee retention, etc. Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation. Enjoy a free guided meditation experience from Ball State University with the program "Sunset Meditation." View an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole. Then relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in French, German, Portuguese, and Slovak. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

WATCH A FULL-LENGTH PREVIEW

Connect with the universe through accessible Vinyasa yoga at the Brown Planetarium, where people of all experience levels can move under the stars during an astronomy-themed practice. 

The planetarium has room for approximately 12 adult-sized yoga mats, plus space for the instructor to lead the session. Therefore, the maximum number of participants for this experience is typically 12.

A non-refundable payment of $50 is required for this experience if booking during typical hours of operation (Tuesdays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and between August 21 and May 31. If requesting outside these hours and months, the cost is $100.

The submission of signed waivers is also required for each participant. For children, two signatures are required by legal guardians. Waivers will be provided in advance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat as a limited number are available on site.

Explore our sky during this program that starts with our daytime sky.

Learners will discover the time of day based on focused observations of the Sun, explore why the Moon and Sun appear to move across the sky, and learn where rainbows come from and why they are so important to scientist. As the sun sets, we will discover the constellations, learn about light pollution, and see a fascinating image of a star cluster full of different colors and temperatures of stars. We’ll note the colors and temperatures of other stars and how they are tied to one another.

We’ll launch from Earth and visit a few planets, and maybe even a black hole!

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

Visit the many objects of the solar system, including all the major planets, asteroids, and Pluto.

As we travel to each planet, we’ll discuss features on the surface and learn about any rovers or probes visiting them. We will also take a trip into Saturn’s impressive ring system. As we travel outward, flying past a comet and then Pluto and the Kuiper belt, we will end our journey outside of the Milky Way galaxy.

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!

Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons!

From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of our solar system.

Additional information and classroom activities are available in the Teacher's Guide!

Download Guide (PDF)

"To Space & Back" takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.

Download Guide (PDF)

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Narrated by David Tennant, we explore what exactly astronomers do in this new program. Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. This program reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the universe and features info on NASA’s recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope. 

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A staff favorite and narrated by Andy Serkis, this program seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their fascinating astronomy research and discoveries. Extend your visit beyond the dome with web-based and hands-on resources.

Closed captioning in English or Spanish is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in Spanish, French, Italian, or German. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.

Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.

The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.

Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.

“Birth of Planet Earth” is a planetarium fulldome show that tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins.

Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.

The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?

Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.

Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

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.

What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!

Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day” during this program. We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on Halloween evening.

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.

Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, “SEEING!” follows a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a young stargazer’s eye, where we learn about anatomy more than astronomy. Follow the photon into the girl’s eye, and learn the structures of the eye and their functions, prior to taking a ride on the optic nerve.

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"SEEING!" also comes with a Student Workbook.

Download Workbook (PDF)

How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Exercise is one way. Physical activity and fitness have been discussed in many NASA outreach efforts. However, outreach efforts regarding other branches of health: emotional, psychological, and social well-being are lacking. Given that jobs come with stress, a global understanding of the science of stress and learning a healthy way to cope with it helps with the wellbeing of employees, job productivity, employee retention, etc. Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation. Enjoy a free guided meditation experience from Ball State University with the program "Sunset Meditation." View an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole. Then relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in French, German, Portuguese, and Slovak. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

WATCH A FULL-LENGTH PREVIEW

Connect with the universe through accessible Vinyasa yoga at the Brown Planetarium, where people of all experience levels can move under the stars during an astronomy-themed practice. 

The planetarium has room for approximately 12 adult-sized yoga mats, plus space for the instructor to lead the session. Therefore, the maximum number of participants for this experience is typically 12.

A non-refundable payment of $50 is required for this experience if booking during typical hours of operation (Tuesdays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and between August 21 and May 31. If requesting outside these hours and months, the cost is $100.

The submission of signed waivers is also required for each participant. For children, two signatures are required by legal guardians. Waivers will be provided in advance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat as a limited number are available on site.

Explore our sky during this program that starts with our daytime sky.

Learners will discover the time of day based on focused observations of the Sun, explore why the Moon and Sun appear to move across the sky, and learn where rainbows come from and why they are so important to scientist. As the sun sets, we will discover the constellations, learn about light pollution, and see a fascinating image of a star cluster full of different colors and temperatures of stars. We’ll note the colors and temperatures of other stars and how they are tied to one another.

We’ll launch from Earth and visit a few planets, and maybe even a black hole!

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

Visit the many objects of the solar system, including all the major planets, asteroids, and Pluto.

As we travel to each planet, we’ll discuss features on the surface and learn about any rovers or probes visiting them. We will also take a trip into Saturn’s impressive ring system. As we travel outward, flying past a comet and then Pluto and the Kuiper belt, we will end our journey outside of the Milky Way galaxy.

Consider adding on an Educational Module of your choice to this program: Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8. These Educational Modules are designed to address various concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and beyond.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!

Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons!

From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of our solar system.

Additional information and classroom activities are available in the Teacher's Guide!

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"To Space & Back" takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.

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Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Narrated by David Tennant, we explore what exactly astronomers do in this new program. Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. This program reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the universe and features info on NASA’s recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope. 

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A staff favorite and narrated by Andy Serkis, this program seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in multiple languages. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their fascinating astronomy research and discoveries. Extend your visit beyond the dome with web-based and hands-on resources.

Closed captioning in English or Spanish is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in Spanish, French, Italian, or German. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.

Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.

The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.

Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.

“Birth of Planet Earth” is a planetarium fulldome show that tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins.

Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.

The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?

Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.

Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

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.

What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!

Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day” during this program. We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on Halloween evening.

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.

Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, “SEEING!” follows a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a young stargazer’s eye, where we learn about anatomy more than astronomy. Follow the photon into the girl’s eye, and learn the structures of the eye and their functions, prior to taking a ride on the optic nerve.

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"SEEING!" also comes with a Student Workbook.

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How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Exercise is one way. Physical activity and fitness have been discussed in many NASA outreach efforts. However, outreach efforts regarding other branches of health: emotional, psychological, and social well-being are lacking. Given that jobs come with stress, a global understanding of the science of stress and learning a healthy way to cope with it helps with the wellbeing of employees, job productivity, employee retention, etc. Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation. Enjoy a free guided meditation experience from Ball State University with the program "Sunset Meditation." View an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole. Then relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.

Closed captioning in English is available for this program, and alternative audio tracks can be requested in French, German, Portuguese, and Slovak. Just mention your preference in the comments section of the online request form.

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Connect with the universe through accessible Vinyasa yoga at the Brown Planetarium, where people of all experience levels can move under the stars during an astronomy-themed practice. 

The planetarium has room for approximately 12 adult-sized yoga mats, plus space for the instructor to lead the session. Therefore, the maximum number of participants for this experience is typically 12.

A non-refundable payment of $50 is required for this experience if booking during typical hours of operation (Tuesdays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and between August 21 and May 31. If requesting outside these hours and months, the cost is $100.

The submission of signed waivers is also required for each participant. For children, two signatures are required by legal guardians. Waivers will be provided in advance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat as a limited number are available on site.