About the Longo Planetarium
Since 1973, the Longo Planetarium has been bringing stars to Northern New Jersey. Here you can explore the Universe from the Earth and other planets in our Solar System to stars, galaxies and beyond. Our newly upgraded Digistar 7 planetarium system can display thousands of stars, the planets and the Moon onto a 33-foot diameter dome. All are welcome to attend public programs; school and scout groups can be scheduled in advance. Our fall schedule features public programs on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month.
Journey to the Edge of Darkness at the Planetarium
Digistar 7, the world’s most advanced planetarium system, has arrived at the County College of Morris’ Longo Planetarium! After a state-of-the-art computer and software upgrade, the planetarium is ready to launch visitors into an out-of-this-world experience under the stars.
The planetarium is offering star shows for the general public, on the second and fourth weekend of the month. This fall a new show “Edge of Darkness” will take you on a flight past a comet, through the asteroid belt and all the way out to distant Pluto at the dark cold rim of the Solar System!
The planetarium’s popular shows “Big Astronomy” and “One Sky” will also continue through the fall season. “Big Astronomy” explores the giant telescopes used to probe the deep inky reaches of the Universe. “One Sky” is a great introduction for kids to the night sky utilizing stories from around the world.
All shows include a brief tour of the night sky and planets.
One Sky trailer
“One Sky” is a collection of beautiful short films about constellations, astronomical instruments and scientific knowledge from various cultures around the world.
Big Astronomy trailer
“Big Astronomy” shares the story of the people and places who make big astronomy and big science happen. This show takes visitors to the extreme sites where astronomy happens in the most extreme environments.
Edge of Darkness trailer
Edge of Darkness features amazing scenes of places never seen before. It features a spectacular flight though the great cliffs on comet 67P, to the asteroid belt for a close look at the fascinating icy crust of Ceres, and then out to the fascinating dwarf planet Pluto and its moons. Narrated by Hayley Atwell, Agent Carter, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tickets
Tickets for all shows are $10 per person per show. Online reservations are strongly encouraged; limited tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Please note the ticket purchases cannot be refunded or exchanged.
All programs start promptly at the times indicated. For your safety, guests will not be admitted or readmitted to the Planetarium theater once the lights are off, so please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime.
It takes several minutes to walk to the planetarium from the parking lot. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Directions
County College of Morris is located at 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869. Like many college campuses, you cannot drive directly to academic buildings. The closest parking is Lot #7. It takes several minutes to walk from Lot #7 to the planetarium in Cohen Hall room 207. Programs being promptly, so please plan accordingly.
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Please do not go to Public Safety or the Bookstore; proceed directly to Parking Lot #7. Once on campus follow the main road on campus which ends in a loop around Lot #7. It is the closest lot.
- Park near (but do not enter) the Health & Physical Education building and follow the path to the left of that building towards the center of campus. Follow the blue planetarium signs to Cohen Hall. Use the front entrance with the large “Longo Planetarium” sign above it. The Planetarium is in Cohen Hall room 207. The entrance is at the back of the planetarium.
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Please note CCM does not have a shuttle service, however patrons who have physical limitations can request an escort from our Public Safety Department. Call 973-328-5550.
- View our campus map here.