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Discover a world of wonder and excitement when you journey into The Planetarium at RVCC. 

 
digitized image of Saturn                     School bus           
                                                                                                                                                                     Comet Nucleus made of dry ice

Public Astronomy    Public Laser Concerts           School Field Trips         Science Education Institute
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                                                                                 Star Planning a trip
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Mars Science laboratory - Curiosity Rover landed at 1:31am August 6, 2012
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/

   This drawing of the Mars Science Laboratory mission's rover, Curiosity, indicates the location of science instruments and some other tools on the car-size rover.

 

New for 2012
** Special Star Show for Children on the Autism Spectrum **


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Podcasts

"May & June 2012 Skies" podcast available.  Hear about what's visible in the sky these months. (length: 4:30)

The Science@NASA team is pleased to announce a new product: the ScienceCast. Every week, we produce a short video highlighting a topic in NASA science news. A complete list of ScienceCast episodes may be found on Science@NASA's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ScienceAtNASA . Enjoy!

"365 Days of Astronomy" podcast available. The International Astronomical Union (yes, the same guys that demoted Pluto a couple years ago) and several other organizations are sponsoring a daily podcast of astronomical interest. This is a continuation of the "International Year of Astronomy." The 'casts are designed for the general public, not for scientists, so give one a listen. To hear and/or read today's article, go to the 365 Days of Astronomy Web site.

Astronomy News
There's always something interesting happening in astronomy.  Check our "Other Websites" link to discover videos and information about the upcoming Venus Transit on June 5.  (Next one is in over 100 years.)   There are also links to space craft mission pages, astronomy magazines, Astronomy Picture of the Day, and more.

New Technology allows for a new way to stargaze at RVCC!
“Breathtaking.”  “Awesome.”  We are the first large planetarium in New Jersey to install a digital projection system. Six powerful, high definition projectors combine real images and computer animations to create an immersive "you-are-there" style experience. With DigitalSky 2, audiences feel as though they are zooming through the solar system, past the Milky Way, and to the very edges of the universe.  Featured in all of our shows.

Did you see that satellite last night?  What?  You've never seen a satellite pass overhead?  There are many satellites that pass by each night.  Type in your zip code and find the times you can see them. 
http://www.spaceweather.com/flybys/?PHPSESSID=28ger19f2ns4t2qnb6eeigc6t4

Astronomy is known for its many "pretty pictures," and Astronomy Picture of the Day shows them off well.  They also include a paragraph describing the image and links to follow to learn more.  http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

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