Moody Planetarium
Explore the exciting world of science and astronomy with the Moody Planetarium! Located
inside the Museum of Texas Tech University, the Planetarium offers an equal balance
of education and entertainment with a wide range of shows from the study of stars
and constellations to dark matter and black holes, to in-depth looks at the sun, moon,
and solar systems. With over 40 shows to choose from there is something to suit all
interests and all ages.
If you are looking for a truly immersive experience and love music, the Planetarium offers laser shows. Enjoy rocking out to Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, Metallica, popular country artists and many more while immersed in a laser experience choreographed to the music. The Planetarium seats 74, including two wheelchair access seats.
Helpful Information:
- The Planetarium has shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- There are no capacity limits and masks are not required.
- Cash/credit cards accepted.
- Group rates are available for groups 10 or more.
- Daycares and summer camps are welcome. Please call or email for more information.
- For more information about school group tours, please visit here.
- Please contact us with any questions or concerns: museum.education@ttu.edu or (806) 742-2432.
Planetarium Pricing:
Age Groups | Pricing |
---|---|
Adults (18-64 years) | $6 |
Seniors (65+ years) | $4 |
Students (4-17 years) | $4 |
College Students (w/ID) | $4 |
3 years and under | Free |
Military/Veterans + one family member (w/ID) *The Museum is a member of the BlueStar Program.* |
Free |
January Schedule
JANUARY 1 – 12: CLOSED
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Perfect Little Planet
12:30 P.M. - Cowboy Astronomer
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
JANUARY 16 – 19: CLOSED
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Perfect Little Planet
12:30 P.M. - Cowboy Astronomer
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
JANUARY 23 – 26: CLOSED
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Perfect Little Planet
12:30 P.M. - Cowboy Astronomer
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Electro Pop
JANUARY 30 – 31: CLOSED
February Schedule
FEBRUARY 1 – 2: CLOSED
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
2:30 P.M. - Cosmic Origins Spectrograph
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Vinyl
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
12:30 P.M. - Earth's Wild Ride
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Cosmic Origins Spectrograph
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Vinyl
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Cosmic Origins Spectrograph
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Vinyl
FEBRUARY 6 – 9: CLOSED
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
2:30 P.M. - Cosmic Origins Spectrograph
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Vinyl
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
12:30 P.M. - Earth's Wild Ride
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Cosmic Origins Spectrograph
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Vinyl
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Cosmic Origins Spectrograph
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Vinyl
FEBRUARY 13 – 16: CLOSED
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
2:30 P.M. - Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: One World, One Sky - Big Bird's Adventure
12:30 P.M. - The Great Planet Adventure
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
FEBRUARY 20 – 23: CLOSED
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
2:30 P.M. - Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: One World, One Sky - Big Bird's Adventure
12:30 P.M. - The Great Planet Adventure
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
FEBRUARY 27 – 28: CLOSED
March Schedule
MARCH 1 – 2: CLOSED
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
2:30 P.M. - Forward! To the Moon
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Magic
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Max Goes to the Moon
12:30 P.M. - Lucy's Cradle
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Forward! To the Moon
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Magic
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Forward! To the Moon
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Magic
MARCH 6 – 9: CLOSED
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
2:30 P.M. - Forward! To the Moon
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Magic
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Max Goes to the Moon
12:30 P.M. - Lucy's Cradle
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Forward! To the Moon
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Magic
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Forward! To the Moon
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Magic
MARCH 13: CLOSED
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Max Goes to the Moon
12:30 P.M. - Lucy's Cradle
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Forward! To the Moon
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Magic
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Max Goes to the Moon
12:30 P.M. - Lucy's Cradle
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Forward! To the Moon
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Magic
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Perfect Little Planet
12:30 P.M. - Realm of Light - A Brief History of Life
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - A Brief Mystery of Time
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's The Wall
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
CLOSED
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Perfect Little Planet
12:30 P.M. - Realm of Light - A Brief History of Life
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - A Brief Mystery of Time
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's The Wall
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - A Brief Mystery of Time
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's The Wall
MARCH 20 – 23: CLOSED
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
2:30 P.M. - A Brief Mystery of Time
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's The Wall
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Perfect Little Planet
12:30 P.M. - Realm of Light - A Brief History of Life
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - A Brief Mystery of Time
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's The Wall
SUNDAY, MARCH 26
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - A Brief Mystery of Time
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's The Wall
MARCH 27 – 30: CLOSED
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
2:30 P.M. - A Brief Mystery of Time
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Pink Floyd's The Wall
April Schedule
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
12:30 P.M. - Wildest Weather in the Solar System
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and the Mind
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Dance of Light
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and the Mind
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Dance of Light
APRIL 3 – 6: CLOSED
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
2:30 P.M. - Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and the Mind
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Dance of Light
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
12:30 P.M. - Wildest Weather in the Solar System
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and the Mind
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Dance of Light
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and the Mind
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Dance of Light
APRIL 10 – 13: CLOSED
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
2:30 P.M. - Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and the Mind
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Dance of Light
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
12:30 P.M. - Wildest Weather in the Solar System
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and the Mind
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Dance of Light
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Dinosaur Prophecy
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Dance of Light
APRIL 17 – 20: CLOSED
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
2:30 P.M. - Dinosaur Prophecy
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Beatles
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Dino Day!
Free planetarium show
First come, first serve seating
Dinosaur Prophecy Show Times - 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Dinosaur Prophecy
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Beatles
APRIL 24 – 27: CLOSED
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
2:30 P.M. - Dinosaur Prophecy
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Beatles
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
11:30 A.M. - Children's Planetarium Show: One World, One Sky - Big Bird's Adventure
12:30 P.M. - Cowboy Astronomer
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Dinosaur Prophecy
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Beatles
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
1:30 P.M. - Astrobreak
2:30 P.M. - Dinosaur Prophecy
3:30 P.M. - Laser Music Show: Laser Beatles
Cowboy Astronomer
37 minutes
Recommended Age: All Ages
Explore the stars from a cowboy's point of view! This full-dome planetarium show is a skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native American legends, combined with constellation identification, star-hopping, and astronomy tidbits — all told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning the sky along the way. Narrated by cowboy humorist and poet Baxter Black.
Cosmonaute 360
4 minutes
A space traveler is sailing to his home planet, but after suffering an accident with an asteroid that hits his ship, he is forced to make a forced landing on an unknown planet. This is where you will meet a strange rabbit who will help you and teach you a valuable lesson.
Tree of Life
6 minutes
Tree of Life is an audiovisual show based on the music by Human Spiral, an experimental rock band in Mexico. Produced by the Mexican creative group Dessignare Media and inspired in the Mayan culture.
Cosmic Origin Spectrograph
30 minutes
A 30 minute film highlighting the current research of Cosmic Origin Spectrograph (C.O.S.) aboard the Hubble Space Telescope, the last instrument installed by the NASA astronauts. C.O.S. is allowing us an unprecedented view into the vast spaces between galaxies which surrounds our own Milky Way. Join us in the exploration of this hidden universe as we decode the secrets to the origins of the cosmos.
Explorations 1: Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment
7 minutes
NASA satellites measure the changing levels of groundwater. A short film.
Explorations 2: Big Science, Small Packages
7 minutes
A new wave of tiny, inexpensive satellites conducts amazing science. A short film.
Explorations 3: MU69
7 minutes
New Horizons tells us about Pluto and sets its sight on a new target. A short film.
Explorations 4: Parker Solar Probe
7 minutes
Humans have sent a spacecraft into the Sun's atmosphere to study the corona and solar wind. A short film.
Max Goes to the Moon
35 minutes
Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Along the way, the story sets the stage for the more sophisticated science of the “Big Kid Box” sidebars, which cover topics including “Phases of the Moon,” “Wings in Space?,” and “Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon” — all thoughtfully explained so that grownups and children can learn together about science. Toward the end, Max and Tori's trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony from which “the beautiful views of Earth from the Moon made everyone realize that we all share a small and precious planet.” Age recommendation: Best for ages 4-12 (However, if you like dogs, all ages will enjoy this show!)
MUSCLES
7 minutes
“Measurements of the Spectral Characteristics of Explanatory Systems” . A short film
From Earth to the Universe
32 minutes
ESO is extremely proud to present an improved and updated version of the full-length show directed by Theofanis Matsopoulos. It takes the viewer on a journey of celestial discovery, from the early theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to a look at today's most impressive telescopes. Version 2 features: improved image quality; higher resolution star maps; new video footage of ESO's Very Large Telescope(VLT) courtesy of the fulldome expedition; a new 3D model of the Milky Way and much more!
The Hot and Energetic Universe
30 minutes
This full-length show, directed by Theofanis Matsopoulos, delves into the natural phenomena related to high energy astrophysics, a key field of research in astronomy. Recommended for ages 10 and up
Europe to the Stars
32 minutes
This show takes the viewer on an epic journey behind the scenes at the most productive ground-based observatory in the world, revealing the science, the history, the technology and the people. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
The Sun, Our Living Star
25 minutes
Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun's violent surface in immersive fulldome format. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Dark: The Movie
20 minutes
The show explains and explores the nature of Dark Matter, the invisible 80% of the mass of the Universe. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Sunstruck
20 minutes
The show explores how the Sun came to support life on Earth, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
The Dark Matter Mystery
38 minutes
The show addresses the question of what holds the universe together. What, in fact, are the constituents of the so-called Dark Matter?
Distant Worlds - Alien Life?
52 minutes
The night sky is effectively a view of infinity; could alien life exist out there somewhere? This film investigates the conditions required for life, beginning with planets and moons in our Solar System and venturing out to some of the newly-discovered exoplanets orbiting other stars. Potentially habitable exoplanets are now being discovered regularly - worlds that are not only very far away, but also strange and unfamiliar. What could life on these worlds look like? What are the chances of encountering intelligent life in the future and how might we detect it?
Sentient
34 minutes
An artistic work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This is an immersive experience which investigates the creative, perceptive, and unexplored mind.
The Unknown Between
23 minutes
An artistic work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This is an immersive experience which investigates the creative, perceptive, and unexplored mind.
Phantom of the Universe
28 minutes
From the journey of protons racing through the world's largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is a new fulldome planetarium show designed to immerse audiences in the search for dark matter. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Seeing
27 minutes
The show follows the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Mayan Archeoastronomy
20 minutes
The show makes a tour to the Mayan temples in Mexico and dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about the importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movement of some stars like the Sun, the Moon and Venus. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Out There: The Quest for Extra Solar Worlds
30 minutes
It shows how our perception of our place in the Universe has changed and how the discoveries of exoplanets we made in the last decades even surpassed the dreams of science fiction authors. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Uncharted Domain
30 minutes
This mesmerizing fulldome video is the final work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, produced during the 2017 Spring semester.
Einstein's Gravity Playlist
23 minutes
Join Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her work to hear them.
Mexica Archeoastronomy
20 minutes
Through impressive immersive scenarios, this show illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Cosmology
35 minutes
How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving? Explore some of the big questions in this original show produced by the Casper Planetarium and narrated by Michael Stevens of Vsauce. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Exoplanets
30 minutes
Learn about planets beyond our solar system and techniques astronomers use to find them. This show was produced by the Casper Planetarium and is a winner of the Associazione dei Planetari Italiani Planetarium Video Competition. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Four Paths of the Sun
15 minutes
This short program about illustrates why Earth has seasons, how the sun's altitude in the sky changes over the course of a year, and how the angle of the sun causes changes in weather. Recommended for grades 4 – 8.
Galaxies
15 minutes
Once we thought that Earth was the center of the universe. Shapely and Hubble changed that perspective by showing that we are part of a vast expanse of galaxies. This program reviews some of their key discoveries and explores some of the most common types of galaxies. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Forward! To the Moon
26 minutes
Recommended Age: 12 years+
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
NASA's 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.
Waiting Far Away
11 minutes
An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far… And can't find home. Follow in the footsteps of a cosmic traveler as he shares a wild story. Find out what grand mysteries he has uncovered while journeying deep into intergalactic space, searching…
Cosmic Castaways
20 minutes
Most stars lie within the crowded boundaries of galaxies, travelling with their brothers and sisters in a vast galactic family. But some find themselves on their own, deep within voids between the galaxies. These are the cosmic castaways, and this is their story. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Rising Star - A South African Astronomy Journey
28 minutes
Recommended Age: 14 years+
“Rising Star” takes you on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and looks at what the future of astronomy holds for the country.
In addition to introducing multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy, it highlights the many remarkable facilities hosted in South Africa along with some of their latest results. This includes unrestricted views of the 10-metre class Southern African Large Telescope and the most powerful radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, MeerKAT.
The film is accessible to all ages and aims to excite audiences from around the world about South African astronomy while inspiring the next generation of astronomers. As the first of its kind to be produced in Africa, Rising Star hopes to stimulate the production of many more locally-produced planetarium films from multidisciplinary fields, with the goal of popularising Africa's numerous scientific achievements.
Realm of Light (all ages)
25 minutes
Realm of Light tells the story of the fascinating history of the universe from its onset to modern man. With stunning special effects, this beautifully animated 360° production shows the early universe, a flight through the Eagle Nebula, an exploding supernova, the early earth, the development of life under water and ashore.
Seasonal Stargazing (all ages)
7 to 15 minutes
Each Seasonal Stargazing show highlights the most prominent and easy-to-find stars and constellations of the season. We've upgraded the old standby green-arrow show, painting the dome with choreographed circles and colorful constellation lines.
Astrobreaks (all ages)
20 minutes
Astrobreaks is a new program of the Museum of Texas Tech University Moody Planetarium that projects the Saturday night sky to show you what constellations and stars will be visible Saturday evening.
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (grade 1 & up)
40 minutes
Join two children on a magical journey through the solar system, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket and a vivid imagination. During this show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the universe.
Dinosaur Prophecy (grade 2 & up)
21 minutes
Long before dinosaurs' massive extinction 65 million years ago, many individual species simply disappeared. Visit dinosaur graveyards, study their bones, and reconstruct how these creatures lived and died to solve four famous cold cases from the age of the dinosaurs.
Earth's Wild Ride (grade 2 & up)
20 minutes
Imagine Earth were a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren? Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape.
Black Holes (grade 3 & up)
23 minutes
Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of the black hole. Only now are we on the verge of understanding their true nature. What are they? How are they made? Is the Earth in danger of being pulled into one? Narrated by John de Lancie (Q in Star Trek: the Next Generation).
Dawn of the Space Age (grade 3 & up)
41 minutes
Re-live the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings, and privately operated space flights. Who were these men and women that took part in these death-defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore in Dawn of the Space Age.
Saturn, the Ring World II
22 minutes
After nearly seven years in transit, the two-story Cassini-Huygens spacecraft began orbiting Saturn on July 1, 2004. Cassini continues to explore Saturn and its moons during its extended mission, while the Huygens probe had landed on the surface of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. See Saturn up-close and all-around-you inside our dome theater. Ring World is narrated by Star Trek's John Billingsley and was produced by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Wildest Weather in the Solar System (grade 3 & up)
25 minutes
Join us on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. From a storm the size of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb, to a 400-year-old hurricane, to a dust tempest that could engulf entire planets, you'll be glad you live on Earth!
Lucy's Cradle: The Birth of Wonder (grade 5 & up)
21 minutes
Learn how changes in the Earth's geography and atmosphere paired with Lucy's upright posture converge to allow creatures to first observe the skies. Explore the Solar System to see the other worlds in our solar neighborhood. Why is intelligent life only found on Earth? Could any other planet or moon harbor primitive life? Travel back into time to ancient Africa, home of the world's most famous fossil. Watch her come alive with her family, and see how changes in her environment drove hominid migration.
Extreme Planets (grade 6 & up)
33 minutes
Just over a decade ago there were no known planets orbiting sunlike stars outside our own solar system. Since 1995, however, fast-paced developments in detection techniques have revealed hundreds of extrasolar planets--with the pace of discovery increasing all the time. Though it will be years before we have direct images of the surfaces of these worlds, this show gives us an idea of what they might look like - up close and personal! In this original production we'll explore the idea of what "Earth-like" even means, and take an immersive journey to several worlds that may stretch the imagination, but aren't science fiction anymore.
Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
35 minutes
Experience the Solar System like never before - by traveling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound! The audience of this stunning 35 minute show are transported inside a special spacecraft that takes them to the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) to view the stars in the night sky, before lifting them off into space to visit the Earth, Moon, Sun and all the planets of the Solar System. Unlike traditional planetarium shows the soundtrack takes the lead role. Each of the objects in space are represented with sounds as well as being presented with the incredible 4K resolution visuals, The audience listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads. This means that this show is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision. This show is designed to be educational for children but proves to be an entertaining experience for people of all ages. Audio Universe is accessible for those who are visually impaired.
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
29 minutes
For thousands of years the humans observed the light coming from the night sky with
their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by
Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century
with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the earth's atmosphere
and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent
Universe. But it is not only light that can give us information about the cosmos.
Neutrinos and cosmic rays also provide vital information. Finally, the detection by
the LIGO experiment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new
window in astrophysics. This video presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all
these different messengers.
Educational Laser Shows
A Brief Mystery of Time
26 minutes
Recommended age: 10+
A humorous program about the science, history, and our cultural perceptions of time.
Astronomical topics include black holes, wormholes, the speed of light, and the possibilities
of time travel.
The Great Space Chase
38 minutes
Recommended age: 8+
“It's an Intergalactic, Virtual-Reality Accelerator Suit. And it's been stolen!” Join
Lt. Photeus as he tracks the sinister Captain Xenon through our solar system. “The
Great Space Chase” is a detective mystery, which teaches Audiences about our solar
system and the universe beyond. This astronomy program is a light-hearted look at
the universe around us, and features space-related music by popular artists.
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
19 minutes
Recommended age: 8+
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion takes a lighthearted and imaginative look at the myths
and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter
sky. The show brings the mythological Orion to life in a fun-filled, animated adventure.
Accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, we follow Orion's adventures
as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and
wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. By the end of the story, we
learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead
throughout the seasons.
Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
19 minutes
Recommended age: 8+
Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda teaches children and adults the Greek
story about the stars. We follow the legends of the mighty hero, Perseus and his love,
Princess Andromeda in the adventures that lead to this couple's meeting. Hear the
legends of Perseus' s birth and the great prophecy tied to him. Then hear of the beautiful
princess, Andromeda, and her parents great mistake that nearly cost them their kingdom!
Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda + Orion
Run time: 33 minutes
Recommended age: 8+
Narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse tell us two stories from from Autumn and Winter.
Part1:
We follow the legends of the mighty hero, Perseus and his love, Princess Andromeda
in the adventures that lead to this couple's meeting. Hear the legends of Perseus'
s birth and the great prophecy tied to him. Then hear of the beautiful princess, Andromeda,
and her parents great mistake that nearly cost them their kingdom!
Part 2:
The show brings the mythological Orion to life in a fun-filled, animated adventure.
Accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, we follow Orion's adventures
as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and
wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. By the end of the story, we
learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead
throughout the seasons.
Paradigm Shifts
6 minutes
Recommended age: 10+
Since the dawn of time we have sought to understand the nature of the universe. Before
the advent of tools with which to study the earth and sky our ancestors personified
the heavens and forces of nature with their gods and goddesses. Take a journey through
time and space on which you will be greeted by constellations, sail across a starry
night sky, and experience the wonders of our universe told through story and laser
light.
Laser Shows
Colors of the World
37 minutes
Recommended age: 10+
Colors of the World takes laser audiences on a musical journey around the planet. This matinee program, with a focus on the authentic instruments and sounds that make different countries' music unique and appealing. Colors of the World explores many styles of music and samples of cultures from around the globe.
- Teper Mi Hovorymo - The Ukrainians - Ukraine
- Zing Zong - Kanda Bongo Man - Zaire
- La Negra - Pepe Lopez y su Mariachi - Mexico
- Flute and Drum Heard at Sunset - Endless - China
- Gathering - Nomad - Australia
- Rockin' Gypsies - Willie and Lobo - Spain
- Love Dreams - Kese Kese - India
- I Love Paris - Toots Thielemans - France
- Knödelpolka - Die Knodel - Austria
- Bass Man - Steel Drum of Trinidad - Trinidad
- Baila Negra - Viento de los Andes - Columbia
- Tik Tik Tak - Glykeria - Greece
- Strobes Nanafushi - Kodo - Japan
- Mason's Apron - The Cheiftians - Ireland
- Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong - USA
Dance of Light
44 minutes
Recommended age: 10+
Dance of Light is a fun visual and musical introduction to Classical music for audiences. of all ages. A collection of some of the most widely known classical pieces, Dance of Light is just as entertaining for fans of classical music as it is for those new to the genre. Produced by Laser Fantasy in conjunction with Boston Ballet and Boston Ballet Music Director Jonathan McPhee.
- O Fortuna from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
- Waltz from Sleeping Beauty by P.I. Tchaikovsky
- Spring from the Four Seasons by A. Vivaldi
- March from the Nutcracker by P.I. Tchaikovsky
- In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt by E Grieg
- Russian Dance from the Nutcracker by P.I. Tchaikovsky
- Bolero by Maurice Ravel
- Carillon from the Hunchback of Notre Dame by Philip Feeney
- Dance of the Wet-Nurses from Petroushka by Igor Stravinsky
- Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet by S. Prokofiev
- Sabre Dance by A Khatchaturian
- Finale from Swan Lake by P.I. Tchaikovsky
- Hoe Down from Rodeo by Aaron Copland (BEAMS)
Laseropolis
48 minutes
- Karn Evil 9 - Emerson, Lake and Palmer
- Head Over Feet - Alanis Morrisette
- Rock Lobster - the B-52's
- Firestarter - Prodigy
- Under the Milky Way - the Church
- Papua New Guinea - Future Sounds of London
- Spiderwebs - No Doubt
- Foreplay - Boston
- Champagne Supernova - Oasis
- End of the World (As We Know It) - REM
- Torn - Creed
- Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
- One of These Days - Pink Floyd
Laser Magic
45 minutes
- Santorini - Yanni
- Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cults
- Love Gets Me Every Time - Shania Twain
- Men In Black - Will Smith
- My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
- Storms in Africa - Enya
- Money - Pink Floyd
- Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
- Time Warp - cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Diana (Candle in the Wind '97) - Elton John
- Don't Speak - No Doubt
- The Hunter - Bjork
- I Love Rock & Roll - Joan Jett
- Rock Lobster - the B-52's
- Tub Thumping - Chumbawamba
iPop
41 minutes
- Baby - Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
- All the Way Up - Emily Osment
- Naturally - Selena Gomez
- Can't Be Tamed - Miley Cyrus
- ABC - Jackson 5
- Telephone - Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé
- The Grid - Daft Punk
- Halfway There - Big Time Rush
- Freak the Freak Out - Victorious featuring Victoria Justice
- Masquerade - Ashley Tisdale
- I Gotta Feelin' - Black Eyed Peas
- Rocketeer - Far East Movement with Ryan Tedder
- Firework - Katy Perry
Laser Pop
30 minutes
- Pop - N'Sync
- Get This Party Started - Pink
- Beatles Medley - The Beatles
- I'm A Believer - Smashmouth
- Desert Rose - Sting
- Beach Boys Medley - The Beach Boys
- Cosmic Thing - The B52's
- Digital Get Down - N'Sync
- Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
Laser X: The Alternative Experience
47 minutes
Contain mature themes and language and are recommended for 14 and up. Parental discretion is advised.
- Lost - Stabbing Westward
- Bulls on Parade - Rage Against the Machine
- Zero - Smashing Pumpkins
- Park Avenue - Girl Against Boys
- Monkey Wrench - Foo Fighters
- Would - Alice in Chains
- Push It - Garbage
- Sunshower - Chris Cornell
- Guilty - Gravity Kills
- Shame - Stabbing Westward
- Block Rockin'Beats - the Chemical Brothers
- Du Hast - Rammstein
- More Human Than Human - White Zombie
Hypnotica
50 minutes
- Trip Like I Do - the Crystal Method
- Love Island - Fat Boy Slim
- Insomnia - Faithless
- Narayan - Prodigy
- Joga - Bjork
- Silence - Delerium
- Music: Reponse - the Chemical Brothers
- Acid 8000 - Fat Boy Slim
- Comin' Back - the Crystal Method
- Setting Sun - the Chemical Brothers
Laseretro
49 minutes
- Lunatic Fringe - Red Rider
- Everybody wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
- Message in a Bottle - the Police
- Blue Monday - New Order
- Rio - Duran Duran
- Life in a Northern Town - the Dream Academy
- Never Let Me Down Again - Depeche Mode
- Sweet Dreams (are made of this) - Eurythmics
- Just Like Heaven - the Cure
- She Blinded Me with Science - Thomas Dolby
- Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream) - Icicle Works
- New Sensation - INXS
- Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Laser Mania
42 minutes
- Mortal Kombat Theme - the Immortals
- Blue - Eiffel 65
- Smooth - Santana
- Men in Black - Will Smith
- Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
- That's the Way It Is - Celine Dion
- Time Warp Medley - Various
- Blue Suede Shoes
- Yakity Yak
- Satisfaction
- Stop, In the Name of Love
- Whole Lotta Love
- Staying Alive
- What I Like About You
- Let's Go Crazy
- Desert Rose - Sting
- Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters - Weird Al Yankovic
- Mixed Bizness - Beck
- Under the Milkyway - The Church
- Livin' La Vica Loca - Ricky Martin
- All the Small Things - Blink 182
Laser Vinyl
45 minutes
- Back in Black - AC/DC
- Karn Evil 9 /See the Shaw - ELP
- Jump - Van Halen
- Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
- Carry on my Wayward Son - Kansas
- Rock-n-Roll All Night - Kiss
- Dream On - Aerosmith
- Separate Ways - Journey
- One of these Days - Pink Floyd
Laser Country
40 minutes
- Ain't Going Down - Garth Brooks
- Me and My Gang - Rascal Flatts
- Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
- All-American Girl - Carrie Underwood
- Always on My Mind - Willie Nelson
- Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
- Good Lord Willing - Little Big Town
- All my Ex's - George Strait
- Crazy - Patsy Cline
- How Am I Doin'? - Dierks Bentley
- Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
- God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
ElectroPop
40 minutes
- Applause - Lady Gaga
- Turn Down for What - Lil Jon & DJ Snake
- Pompeii - Bastille
- Red Lights - Tiësto
- Royals - Lorde
- #SELFIE - The Chainsmokers
- This is How We Do - Katy Perry
- Happy - Pharrell Williams
- Tongue Tied - Grouplove
- Get Lucky - Daft Punk
- Neon Lights - Demi Lovato
- Ten Feet Tall - Afrojack & Wrabel
Laser Spirit
47 minutes
- Summon the Heroes - John Williams
- Beautiful Day - U2
- Music - Madonna
- Beatles Medley - The Beatles
- Reach - Gloria Estefan
- Santorini - Yanni
- Rock Lobster - the B52's
- Birds Fly - Icicle Works
- Patriotic Medley - Aaron Copeland & Lee Greenwood
- Fanfare for the Common Man
- America the Beautiful
- God Bless the USA
Fright Light
49 minutes
- Thriller - Michael Jackson
- Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cult
- Monster Medley
- Monster Mash - Boris Pickett
- Purple People Eater - Warren Zevon
- Boris the Spider - the Who
- Enter Sandman - Metallica
- Men In Black - Will Smith
- Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters - Weird Al Yankovic
- Firestarter - Prodigy
- Dead Man's Party - Oingo Boingo
- Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
- Push It - Garbage
- Frankenstein - Edgar Winters Group
- Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
- Feed My Frankenstein - Alice Cooper
Laser Holidays
39 minutes
- Sleigh Ride - LeRoy Anderson
- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - Tchaikovsky
- Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer - Burl Ives
- Winter Wonderland - Eurythmics
- Deck the Halls - Philharmonic Orchestra
- Jingle Bell Rock - Randy Travis
- White Christmas - Bing Crosby
- Christmastime - Smashing Pumpkins
- Oiche Chiun (Silent Night) - Enya
- Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Ronnie Spector/Darlene Love
- Frosty the Snowman - Cocteau Twins
- Carol of the Bells - David Foster
- The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
- All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey
- We Wish you a Merry Christmas - James Galway
Laser Beatles
35 minutes
- Magical Mystery Tour
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand
- Twist and Shout
- A Hard Day's Night
- Nowhere Man
- Help!
- Yesterday
- Octopus' Garden
- Revolution
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band
- A Day in the Life
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon
44 minutes
Contain mature themes and language and are recommended for 14 and up. Parental discretion is advised.
- Speak to Me
- Breathe
- On the Run
- Time
- The Great Gig in the Sky
- Money
- Us and Them
- Any Colour You Like
- Brain Damage
- Eclipse
Pink Floyd's The Wall
52 minutes
Contain mature themes and language and are recommended for 14 and up. Parental discretion is advised.
- In the Flesh
- The Thin Ice
- Another Brick in the Wall (Part I)
- The Happiest Days of Our Lives
- Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)
- Mother
- Goodbye Blue Sky
- Empty Spaces
- Young Lust
- Another Brick in the Wall (Part III)
- Hey You
- Comfortably Numb
- Stop
- The Trial
- Run Like Hell
Laser U2
50 minutes
- Where the Streets Have No Name
- I Will Follow
- Beautiful Day
- Sunday, Bloody Sunday
- October
- The Fly
- Mysterious Ways
- Pride
- Zoo Station
- With or Without You
- Desire
- New Year's Day
Laser Metallica
52 minutes
Contain mature themes and language and are recommended for 14 and up. Parental discretion is advised.
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- Ain't My Bitch
- Fuel
- One
- Nothing Else Matters
- Master of Puppets
- Unforgiven II
- Sad but True
- Enter Sandman
Laser Zeppelin
52 minutes
- Song Remains the Same
- Over the Hills and Far Away
- Good Times, Bad Times
- Immigrant Song
- Quarter
- Black Dog
- Livin', Lovin' Maid
- Kashmir
- Stairway to Heaven
- Whole Lotta Love
- Rock-n-Roll
Laser Michael Jackson
60 minutes
- Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
- The Way You Make Me Feel
- ABC
- Black Or White
- Human Nature
- Thriller
- Man In The Mirror
- Dirty Diana
- P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
- Billie Jean
- Bad
Laser Queen
60 minutes
- We Will Rock You
- Bicycle Race
- Another One Bites the Dust
- Best Friend
- Flash
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Somebody To Love
- I Want It All
- Stone Cold Crazy
- Princes of the Universe
- Killer Queen
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- We Are the Champions
Dance of Light
44 minutes
Recommended Age: 10+
Dance of Light is a fun visual and musical introduction to Classical music for audiences. of all ages. A collection of some of the most widely known classical pieces, Dance of Light is just as entertaining for fans of classical music as it is for those new to the genre. Produced by Laser Fantasy in conjunction with Boston Ballet and Boston Ballet Music Director Jonathan McPhee.
- O Fortuna from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
- Waltz from Sleeping Beauty by P.I. Tchaikovsky
- Spring from the Four Seasons by A. Vivaldi
- March from the Nutcracker by P.I. Tchaikovsky
- In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt by E Grieg
- Russian Dance from the Nutcracker by P.I. Tchaikovsky
- Bolero by Maurice Ravel
- Carillon from the Hunchback of Notre Dame by Philip Feeney
- Dance of the Wet-Nurses from Petroushka by Igor Stravinsky
- Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet by S. Prokofiev
- Sabre Dance by A Khatchaturian
- Finale from Swan Lake by P.I. Tchaikovsky
- Hoe Down from Rodeo by Aaron Copland (BEAMS)
Colors of the World
37 minutes
Recommended Age: 10+
Colors of the World takes laser audiences on a musical journey around the planet. This matinee program, with a focus on the authentic instruments and sounds that make different countries' music unique and appealing. Colors of the World explores many styles of music and samples of cultures from around the globe.
- Teper Mi Hovorymo - The Ukrainians - Ukraine
- Zing Zong - Kanda Bongo Man - Zaire
- La Negra - Pepe Lopez y su Mariachi - Mexico
- Flute and Drum Heard at Sunset - Endless -China
- Gathering - Nomad - Australia
- Rockin' Gypsies - Willie and Lobo - Spain
- Love Dreams - Kese Kese - India
- I Love Paris - Toots Thielemans - France
- Knödelpolka - Die Knodel - Austria
- Bass Man - Steel Drum of Trinidad - Trinidad
- Baila Negra - Viento de los Andes - Columbia
- Tik Tik Tak - Glykeria - Greece
- Strobes Nanafushi - Kodo - Japan
- Mason's Apron - The Cheiftians - Ireland
- Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong - USA
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