Accidental Astronauts
Accidental Astronauts
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 bounces along the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm and gain a new appreciation for our home planet. Recommended for ages 3-8.
Beyond the Sun
Beyond the Sun
While Celeste is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book about astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they enjoy a journey through the universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected.
They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet hunters who observe the sky in search of planets such as Earth. Many adventures are yet to come. But first, she needs some rest. Celeste drops off to sleep waiting for the next visit of Moon.
Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
Like most children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. As she is preparing a talk for her class about how they went extinct, Moon, a very wise and magical character, poses a tantalizing question: what if I told you that there are still dinosaurs among us?
Join Celeste and Moon on a journey through time for an exciting adventure to experience Earth as it was in the very, very distant past.
Witness the fascinating transformations these animals underwent over millions of years, creating giant creatures, armored beasts, and super-predators until the day a cataclysmic impact event caused a mass extinction on Earth.
But all is not lost. Celeste discovers the key to their survival.
Legend of the Enchanted Reef
Legend of the Enchanted Reef
Join energetic Shorty, intelligent Indigo, and daring sawfish Jake on a colorful coral reef adventure. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home.
As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Their unforgettable journey brings them face-to-face with an octopus, dolphins, anglerfish, and other exotic creatures. Throughout their adventure, they must avoid hungry sharks, hazardous pollution, and other dangers, as they seek a reef that may be a myth.
Legend of the Enchanted Reef is filled with humor and imagination that the whole family will enjoy. The film combines entertainment and education with an important message about the impact of ocean pollution.
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Climb aboard a magical cardboard rocket with two young adventurers, Marcus and Bonnie, and experience a breathtaking, up-close look at each of our solar system’s planets with guidance from Astronomy Book—a character personified by a wise, kind old man. Spectacular views abound in this fun, educational view of the solar system. Great for grades 2-5.
To Worlds Beyond
To Worlds Beyond
To Worlds Beyond – Journey Through The Solar System is a 28-min show produced by Fulldome Studio DN for planetariums and digital dome theatres. Info, trailer & full preview available.
From the fiery surface of the Sun to the icy realm of comets, travel to worlds with enormous volcanoes, vast canyons, dazzling rings, and storms that would swallow the Earth. Learn more about Mars and Pluto too!
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass traces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications of a spyglass—using two small pieces of glass—to the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. This show explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400 years.
Join us as we view the magnificence of Saturn’s rings and explore the Galilean moons and other galaxies. We gain an understanding of how some of the largest observatories operate and see how telescopes are used in exploration of the cosmos.
Astronaut
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Astronaut
What does it take to become an astronaut? Join us as we experience a rocket launch from inside the human body. 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 our test astronaut, Chad, to everything space has to offer.
Cosmic Adventure
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Cosmic Adventure
This show for families takes audiences on a roller coaster ride from the moon through the universe, our galaxy and our solar system. This high speed adventure will immerse you in some of the most amazing sites in the universe. It will be a ride you will want to take again and again.
NOT available after November 25, 2024
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Earth, Moon & Sun
Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe entices viewers to think about how the Earth, moon, and sun work together as a system.
Learn why the sun rises and sets, and examine the moon’s orbit, craters, phases and eclipses. Earth, Moon & Sun explores past and future space travel to our moon and beyond.
Faster Than Light
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Faster Than Light
Faster Than Light explores the longstanding quest to develop spacecraft with enough power and speed to reach the stars. The film asks: What will it take to reach a newly discovered planet circling our sun’s nearest neighbor, Proxima Centauri?
Based on real science and engineering, Faster Than Light takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the future aboard laser-driven space sails, antimatter engines, and warp drives right out of science fiction.
NOT available after October 31, 2024
Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef
Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef transports you to a tropical reef … a colorful, one-of-a-kind world full of adventure, danger, riddles and old legends. It’s a world inhabited by creatures that are humorous and courageous, lovable and bizarre, often charming and sometimes dangerous.
This planetarium show follows Jake and Shorty, two fish from the reef, on their quest to restore the magic of their home, Kaluoka’hina. Their only lead is an ancient legend that tells of touching the moon … but how is a fish supposed to touch the moon? This is just one of the intriguing puzzles that Jake and Shorty will have to solve on their most exciting adventure ever.
Spectacular underwater scenery, playful characters and the totally immersive environment of the planetarium make this show a must-see.
Magic Globe
Magic Globe
On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl named Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmund, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She realizes the consequences of her actions, but Edmund doesn’t want to let the plan go.
Magic Globe is an engaging story designed to interest and challenge children from 5 to 12 years old. It has a clear educational structure with all science-related topics broken down into manageable chunks and naturally woven into the storyline. It allows children to recap knowledge they already have as well as learn multiple new concepts while following the story, which makes it perfect for mixed-ability audiences.
Secrets of Gravity
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Secrets of Gravity
12-year-old Luke is far more interested in the universe and its secrets than boring magic spells. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe and the laws of nature. One night, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever, rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a magical journey through space and time during which they not only uncover the secrets of gravity but also learn about friendship and imagination.
NOT available after October 31, 2024
Planetarium/Observatory::Contact Us
Contact Us
- Planetarium and Observatory
- 903.468.8650
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
For a recorded message providing show information and times, call 903.468.8652.
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