2pm – Earth, Moon & Sun
This planetarium show explores the relationship between the Earth, moon and sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how the Earth, moon and sun work together as a system. Native American stories are used throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.
3pm – Unseen Earth
What does the Earth look like? In the crystal-clear lenses of satellites, our planet reveals itself in unexpected colors and patterns, delivering enormous amounts of data back to Earth. This show presents the story of how satellite technologies have revolutionized our understanding of our home. We witness Earth not merely as a static blue marble but as a dynamic, ever-changing ecosystem. Discover how continuous advancements in satellite techniques and coordinated global earth observation programs empower us to monitor our planet more accurately than ever before and respond more effectively to its ongoing transformations.
4pm – Messengers of Time and Space
A new age of astronomy is just about to start that will allow researchers to capture exploding stars, colliding black holes and other cosmic cataclysms in real time. “Messengers of Time and Space” is designed to illuminate the imminent revolution in astronomy driven by time-domain and multi-messenger observations. This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe.
Please arrive 15 minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets at the admissions desk inside The Museum. If you pre-purchased tickets for the Neag Planetarium on our website, you can head directly to the Neag Planetarium with your ticket ready for the attendant.