New Digistar 7 Planetarium System Powers an Unforgettable Lineup this Fall
Hold on tight! Starting this week, prepare for an immersive stargazing experience like never before at the Longo Planetarium. With the power of Digistar 7, the world’s most advanced planetarium system now installed at CCM, families, students and astronomy enthusiasts can soar with this season’s thrilling adventures and experience the high-tech upgrade firsthand.
The newest show, “Edge of Darkness,” narrated by Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter from the Marvel Cinematic Universe), features a spectacular flight through comets and the asteroid belt to the edge of our Solar System and beyond. The return of the popular show “Big Astronomy ” brings guests through the stunning skies of the southern hemisphere, exploring Chile’s giant telescopes and introduces the diverse team who run the top observatories. Each 45-minute show is recommended for adults and children ages 8+ and is shown on select Fridays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.
For children ages 6 and up, “One Sky” is a perfect introduction to the beauty of the night sky as it weaves together star stories from various cultures spanning the globe, featuring planets, constellations and celestial events. This 40-minute show is offered on select Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Tickets for all shows are $10 per person. Online reservations are strongly encouraged, as limited tickets will be available for purchase at the door. All showings will start promptly at the time indicated.
To purchase tickets and for details about each program, visit the Longo Planetarium website at https://www.ccm.edu/meet-ccm/longo-planetarium/.
County College of Morris is located at 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869. Visitors can park in Lot 7 and follow signage to walk toward the center of campus to the Longo Planetarium in Cohen Hall, 207.
About Longo Planetarium
Since 1973, the state-of-the-art Longo Planetarium at CCM has been inspiring curiosity and bringing the universe to northern New Jersey in an immersive theater experience. The newly upgraded Digistar 7 planetarium system is dedicated to displaying thousands of stars, the planets, the Moon and beyond onto a 33-foot diameter dome. Shows are available for the public to attend; school and scout groups can be scheduled in advance. Questions may be emailed to planetariuminfo@ccm.edu.
