Little Star That Could
Weekdays 11:00 a.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m.
through September 17, 2010

The story of an average star looking for some planets to keep it company.

Summer Nights
Saturday 2:00 p.m.
through September 17, 2010

A summer star-gazing program. Learn how to navigate the summer evening sky, read a star map, identify constellations, and hear some of the age-old mythology that goes along with this portion of the sky.

Ice Worlds
Daily 3:00 p.m.
through September 17, 2010

Explore Comets, the icy moons of the outer solar system, and Earth's fragile polar regions

Upcoming Fall Programs

Mystery of the Missing Moon
Weekdays 11:00 a.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p..m.
September 18, 2010 - January 8, 2011

Follow a class of 5th graders as they chart the moon’s phases and discover why the moon appears differently each night. Along the way they learn about making observations, predictions and unexpected results.
Elementary level - running time 30 min

Starry Messenger
Saturday 2 p.m.
September 18, 2010 - January 8, 2011

The bright stars and autumn constellations provide a background as we see the moon and Jupiter as they appeared to Galileo when he first turned a telescope in their direction 400 years ago.
Grade 5 and up - running time 30 min

New Horizons
Daily 3:00 p.m.
September 18 - November 24, 2010

From the edge of our solar system, a mountain sized ball of frozen gases sweeps past the sun and planets, growing into an awe inspiring comet. Each planet along the way offers New Horizons for exploration.
Grades 5 and up – 30 min.

Season of Light
Daily 3:00 p.m.
November 26, 2010 - January 8, 2011

The longest nights of the year are illuminated with fires, candles, and holiday lights. What are the origins of our holiday symbols and are there connections to the evening sky?
All ages – 40 min.