Show Schedule

PHM Planetarium & Air/Space Museum
Public Show Schedule

2008-2009

Show prices: $3 Adults, $2 Seniors; $1 Kids

Show prices for LASER LIGHT Shows (February 20-22) are $5 per seat.

Let There Be Night November 16 Sunday 1:00-1:45

The grandeur of a night sky ablaze with stars has been a part of our heritage for centuries. Today, nature's balance between day and night is at risk as errant and excessive outdoor lighting challenges our nightscape. Light pollution is an emerging environmental concern, for it affects the well-being of humans, animal habitats, and natural resources today as well as tomorrow. This show features: the night sky; a light polluted night; light pollution demonstration; and Let There Be Night featuring Galileo and a mouse named Hypatia.

Breakfast with Santa December 06 Saturday 9:00 – 10:30 & 10:30 - Noon

Enjoy a fabulous breakfast in the Bittersweet Elementary cafeteria with Santa. Following breakfast, you will enter the Planetarium to see our 25 minute presentation titled: "A Star For Santa's Tree." Tickets must be purchased in advance from the PHM Community Education Office located at the ESC.

Cost: $6.50 Adult, $5.50 Child

Laser Holidays December 06 Saturday 1:00 – 1:45

This 45-minute show features 15 holiday songs set to the rhythmic motions and animations of our Laser. Come and be immersed in our Planetarium winter wonderland.

Star for Santa’s Tree December 07 Sunday 1:00 – 1:45

This 45 minute show contains: three short stories, two sing-along songs and a grand finale. It is loaded with special effects, slides, and music. The Planetarium is decorated with moving: elves, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus; electric train, moving lights, Christmas trees, etc.

Laser Holidays December 07 Sunday 2:30 – 3:15

This 45-minute show features 15 holiday songs set to the rhythmic motions and animations of our Laser. Come and be immersed in our Planetarium winter wonderland.

Laser Holidays December 11 Thursday 6:30 - 7:15

This 45-minute show features 15 holiday songs set to the rhythmic motions and animations of our Laser. Come and be immersed in our Planetarium winter wonderland.

Laser Holidays December 13 Saturday 11:00 – 11:45

This 45-minute show features 15 holiday songs set to the rhythmic motions and animations of our Laser. Come and be immersed in our Planetarium winter wonderland.

Laser Holidays December 13 Saturday 12:30 – 1:15

This 45-minute show features 15 holiday songs set to the rhythmic motions and animations of our Laser. Come and be immersed in our Planetarium winter wonderland

Tis the Season December 14 Sunday 1:00 – 1:45

The show traces the development of many of the world's endearing holiday customs, and how they involve lighting up the winter season-from the burning Yule log and sparkling Christmas tree lights to the lighting of the Menorah and luminarias.

From Egyptians and Celts to Hopi's and Romans learn about the rich variety of religious and cultural rituals practiced during the winter solstice. Light-hearted, seasonal traditions are also examined including gift giving, kissing under the mistletoe, and decking the halls with greenery and candles. St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle and Father Christmas will each make a personal appearance. Finally, a lesson in astronomy explains how and why we have seasons along with identifying constellations, comets, meteors and supernovae.

Laser Holidays December 14 Sunday 2:30 – 3:15

This 45-minute show features 15 holiday songs set to the rhythmic motions and animations of our Laser. Come and be immersed in our Planetarium winter wonderland

Wonders of the Night January 11 Sunday 1:00 – 1:45

We will peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the Universe. You will see the formation of galaxies and stars as well as exploring some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered.

Let There By Night February 08 Sunday 1:00 – 1:45

for Kids & Adults

The grandeur of a night sky ablaze with stars has been a part of our heritage for centuries. Today, nature's balance between day and night is at risk as errant and excessive outdoor lighting challenges our nightscape. Light pollution is an emerging environmental concern, for it affects the well-being of humans, animal habitats, and natural resources today as well as tomorrow. This show features: the night sky; a light polluted night; light pollution demonstration; a story titled: “There Once Was A Sky Full Of Stars,” as well as a laser show featuring the “Legend of the Night: Orion.”

Laser Light Show February 20 Friday 7:00 – 7:45 Laser Beatles

Laser Light Show February 20 Friday 8:00 – 8:45 Laser Vinyl

Laser Light Show February 21 Saturday 7:00 – 7:45 Laser Zepplin

Laser Light Show February 21 Saturday 8:00 – 8:45 Laser Pink Floyd

Laser Light Show February 22 Sunday 1:00 – 1:45 Laser Magic

Laser Light Show February 22 Sunday 1:00 – 1:45 Laser Pop

These are all full dome professional laser light shows utilizing not only a laser projection system, but many of the special effects projectors in the PHM Planetarium as well. The entire 35-40 minute show is set to music. All seats are $5.

Let There Be Night March 8, 15, 22 Sunday 1:00 – 1:45

Summer Night Sky May 14 Thursday 6:30 – 7:15

We will present the current night sky as well as the sky for the entire summer. Weather permitting we will examine the sky with our telescopes.