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the Planetarium
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* Laser Concerts

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Watch the RVCC Planetarium on The Learning Channel's show "Cake Boss!"

The episode is airing on Monday, November 23 at 10:30 p.m.

It will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, November 25 at 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

 

 

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.

 

STAR SHOWS & LASER CONCERTS:

All shows run approximately 40 minutes.

Admission:
$6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same day

Call 908-231-8805 for reservations!

Fall Schedule
Saturdays, November 7-21, 2009
3:00 and      Fall Skies
 7:00 p.m.    Come discover what stars and constellations are visible tonight.

4:00 p.m.     Laser Light Waves 2
                   Features songs by Remy Zero, Collective Soul, Coldplay, and Moby

8:00 p.m.     Laser ELO
                   Songs include Telephone Line, Mr. Blue Sky, and Don’t Bring
                   Me Down.

December Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays, December 5-20, 2009

2:00 p.m.       The Alien Who Stole Christmas (Recommended for ages 6-10)
&                   Discover what stars are in tonight’s sky.  Then follow Santa on a trip through the solar
4:00 p.m.       system when a friendly alien kidnaps him.  The kids on other planets need presents
                      too, you know!

    

3:00 p.m.      Winter Wonder Lights (Recommended for all ages)
                    A lively Holiday laser concert the whole family will enjoy, from Jingle Bell Rock to
                    Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.

Winter Schedule
Saturdays, January 9 - March 20, 2010

3:00 p.m.     Winter Skies
                   The brightest stars of the year are clustered in the winter night sky.  Learn how to use
                   Orion as a guide to finding other stars and constellations this season.  Venus and Saturn
                   are both visible in the evening.

4:00 p.m.     Laser Lite  2010
 
                
Features the Beatles, ELO, and U2

7:00 p.m.     Winter Skies

8:00 p.m.     Rock Laser Concert
 
                 -      Dark Side of the Moon (Jan 9, Feb 6, March 5)
                  -      Laser Coldplay (Jan 16, Feb 13, March 13)
 
                 -      Laser Picks – hear different artists and songs each month (Jan 23, Feb 20, March 20)
                  -      Laser Zeppelin (Jan 30, Feb 27)


JUST FOR KIDS

JUST FOR KIDS
All shows run approximately 40 minutes.
Call 908-231-8805 for reservations.

Admission: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same day

Call 908-231-8805 for reservations!

 

Saturdays & Sundays, December 5-20, 2009

2:00 p.m.       The Alien Who Stole Christmas (Recommended for ages 6-10)
&                   Discover what stars are in tonight’s sky.  Then follow Santa on a trip through the solar
4:00 p.m.       system when a friendly alien kidnaps him.  The kids on other planets need presents
                      too, you know!


3:00 p.m.      Winter Wonder Lights
(Recommended for all ages)
                    A lively Holiday laser concert the whole family will enjoy, from Jingle Bells to
                    Santa Baby.

Sunday, January 10, 2010
2:00 p.m.     Tycho to the Moon (recommended for ages 5-10)
                   Meet Tycho, a curious dog who wants to go to the Moon.  Blast off on an amazing
                   ride.  Learn about the night and day, space travel, the phases of the Moon, and features
                  of the lunar surface. 

3:00 p.m.    Laser Kids (recommended for ages 7-12)
                  Listen to songs such as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “God Bless the USA” while
                  lasers draw pictures on the dome overhead.

4:00 p.m.     Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (recommended for ages 6-10)
                   Two children tour the solar system in just one night with the help of their astronomy
                   book.

Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day)
1:00 p.m.      The Little Star that Could (recommended for ages 6-12)
                    Join Little Star, an average yellow star, as he meets other colorful stars in our galaxy
                    during his quest for a name and a planet to call his own.  After the story, we’ll discover
                    some of the stars and constellations we can see in tonight’s sky.

2:00 p.m.     Laser Kids (recommended for ages 6-12)
                   Listen to songs such as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “God Bless the USA” while
                   lasers draw pictures on the dome overhead.

 

Sunday, February 21, 2010
2:00 p.m.     Rockin’ Rocket Ride (recommended for ages 3-8)
                   Put on your spacesuit and blast off into outer space!  Catchy songs teach us about the
                   planets and moon rocks.  We’ll also discover what stars are in tonight’s sky.

3:00 p.m.     Sky Lights (recommended for ages 3-8)
                   Our youngest audience members can sing along with songs by mr. RAY (Kalien the
                   Alien) and Jane Murphy (Moon Rock Rock).  Some songs are illustrated with lasers
                   while others are music videos.

4:00 p.m.     Rockin’ Rocket Ride  (recommended for ages 3-8)

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

JUST FOR KID


Admission / General Policies

  • Admission is $6.00 per person, per show, all ages, unless otherwise noted.
  • See two programs on the same day and get $1 off the second show.
  • Try a laser concert with 3D glasses for an additional $2
  • Same night Star Show and one Laser Concert for $11.00
  • Groups of 15 or more see both for $10.00 per person
  • No one is admitted into the planetarium after a show or concert has started; by order of the Fire Marshall.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show time. Shows and Concerts must start on time.
  • General seating tickets will be held until 10 minutes before show time at the Planetarium Gift Shop.
  • Reservations do not guarantee a seat if you are late for the show or concert.
Reservations are recommended for all shows by calling the Planetarium @ 908-231-8805. 

RVCC is located between Routes 78 and 22.  Click here for directions to the College.

On campus, park in Lot #7 or #1 and proceed up the steps to the Planetarium.
  Raritan Valley Community College Updated 8/152006 by ACG