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All shows begin promptly at the time stated, and late entry is NOT permitted, so be sure to arrive as early as possible! The shows fill up quickly, so reservations are highly recommended. You can make a reservation by called the reservation office at 973 328 5076. | |||||||||
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Music Under the Stars
Wednesday, March 30, 2005, 7:30 pm IT'S FINALLY OFFICIAL! Our MUSIC UNDER THE STARS series continues! This month we will feature some home-grown talent. Our own County College of Morris students and faculty will be performing -- there will be be two Jazz Ensembles and two Chamber Ensembles filling the air and space with amazing music. Hear our groups like never before, under the stars, and naturally amplified by the dome. It is late notice, but it is a program that should not be missed. |
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Postcards From Space: 2005
Saturday, April 9 -- 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm The human race has always reached for the stars. As we travel further in space, we get a different view of some familiar sights. We see things never before imagined. We’ll look at the images the space program has provided us, and try to figure out what they can tell us about deep space, as well as things closer to home. |
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Shapes in the Sky 11
Saturday, May 14 -- 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm This is part of our series of programs dedicated especially for children ages 3 to 7, with fun for every age! For thousands of years, all over the world, people have imagined shapes among the stars, we’ll learn about many of these shapes and hear the stories behind them. |
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Tour of the Planets
Saturday, June 11 -- 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm Tucked away in a roomy section of the Milky Way is a small collection of 9 planets. They don't appear as much from far away, but when you look close, you'll see that each of them has a remarkable story to tell. We'll take a closer look at all the planets in the Solar System... |
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Tiny Worlds -- the Moons of the Solar System
Saturday, July 9 -- 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm People have always marvelled at the moon. It dominates the night sky, and was our first step towards exploring other worlds ever deeper into space. Ours is not unique -- there are over 100 moons surrounding the planets throughout the solar system. Some are larger than the smallest planets. There are massive volcanos, rich atmospheres, and giant frozen oceans. We'll look at some of the most amazing moons in the solar system. |
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Shapes in the Sky 12
Saturday, August 13 -- 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm This is part of our series of programs dedicated especially for children ages 3 to 7, with fun for every age! For thousands of years, all over the world, people have imagined shapes among the stars, we’ll learn about many of these shapes and hear the stories behind them. |
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Longer Nights, Brighter Stars 2005
Saturday, September 10 -- 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm As fall turns to winter, the longer nights and crisp winter air give us some of the best nighttime viewing of the year. With a telescope, binoculars, or even the naked eye, there are many interesting sights that you will be able to find if you attend this guide to your winter sky. |
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Shapes in the Sky 13 -- Greatest Hits 2005
Saturday, November 12 -- 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm This is part of our series of programs dedicated especially for children ages 3 to 7, with fun for every age! This year-end edition will feature the favorite stories from the other Shapes in the Sky programs of 2005. |
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Programs for general audiences are usually presented on the 2nd weekend of each month. These one-hour programs vary through the course of the year and cover many topics in astronomy. Popular presentations include “Music Under the Stars,” given in March and October of each year, and a series of holiday programs. The Planetarium is also available for presentations customized for corporate outings, scouts, service organizations, and many other groups. Wheelchairs can be accommodated. Ticket prices are as follows:
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