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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!
Winter
Schedule
Saturdays, January 9 -
March 20, 2010
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3:00 p.m. |
Earth, Moon, Sun and Coyote
(for families with children ages 7-12)
We begin with a brief tour of tonight's night sky. Then
we share a story about the Earth Moon & Sun. Coyote has a
razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in
the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American
oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun, full-dome show that tells
Native American stories, explores lunar phases, eclipses, and other
puzzles. Engaging and immersive, “Earth, Moon & Sun” also examines
how humans learn through space exploration. |
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4:00 p.m. |
Laser Lite 2010
Features the Beach Boys, ELO, and
Jonas Brothers |
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7:00
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. |
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8:00
p.m. |
Rock Laser Concert
* 8 p.m. shows use the unedited,
album versions of songs which may include some language not heard in
radio versions. These shows are not recommended for younger
audience members.
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Dark Side of the Moon (Jan 9, Feb 6, March 6)
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Laser Coldplay (Jan 16, Feb 13, March 13)
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Laser Picks – hear different artists and songs each month
(Jan 23,
Feb 20, March 20)
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Laser Zeppelin (Jan 30, Feb 27) |
JUST FOR KIDS
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!
Saturdays,
January 9 -
March 20, 2010
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3:00 p.m. |
Earth, Moon, Sun and Coyote
(for families with children ages 7-12)
We begin with a brief tour of tonight's night sky. Then
we share a story about the Earth Moon & Sun. Coyote has a
razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in
the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American
oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun, full-dome show that tells
Native American stories, explores lunar phases, eclipses, and other
puzzles. Engaging and immersive, “Earth, Moon & Sun” also examines
how humans learn through space exploration. |
Sunday, January 10, 2010 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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) |
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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. |
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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 |
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2:00 p.m.
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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. |
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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. |
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4:00 p.m. |
Rockin’ Rocket Ride
(recommended for ages
3-8) |
Sunday, March 14,
2010 |
|
2:00 p.m.
|
Earth, Moon, Sun and Coyote
(for families with children ages 7-12)
We begin with a brief tour of tonight's night sky. Then
we share a story about the Earth Moon & Sun. Coyote has a
razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in
the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American
oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun, full-dome show that tells
Native American stories, explores lunar phases, eclipses, and other
puzzles. Engaging and immersive, “Earth, Moon & Sun” also examines
how humans learn through space exploration. |
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3:00 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. |
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4:00 p.m. |
The Problem with Pluto
(recommended
for ages 7-12)
We begin with a brief tour of tonight's night sky.
Then we'll follow Lucy on her trip through the solar system
as she gathers data on Pluto's status as a planet.
Discover current information about the planets and
investigate where Pluto belongs in the overall structure of
our solar system. |
Tuesday,
March 30,
2010 |
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1:00 p.m.
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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. |
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2:00 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. |
Wednesday,
March 31, 2010 |
|
1:00
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. |
|
2:00
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. |
Sunday, April
18, 2010 |
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2:00
p.m. |
mr
RAY, Live in Concert
(recommended for ages 1 and older)
mr. RAY, singer & songwriter, is back in the planetarium for a
fun-filled, rockin' concert. Get ready to clap and sing along
to favorites like ROY G BIV and Kalien the Alien.
Admission: $8 per person for ages 1 and
older. Call for reservations. |
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3:00
p.m. |
mr
RAY, Live in Concert
(recommended for ages 1 and older)
mr. RAY, singer & songwriter, is back in the planetarium for a
fun-filled, rockin' concert. Get ready to clap and sing along
to favorites like ROY G BIV and Kalien the Alien.
Admission: $8 per person for ages 1 and
older. Call for reservations. |
Sunday, May 16,
2010 |
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2:00 p.m.
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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. |
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4:00 p.m. |
Rockin’ Rocket Ride
(recommended for ages
3-8) |
SPECIAL EVENTS
Romancing the Stars
Friday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
A light-hearted look at the Universe. Stars,
constellations, songs, and stories all celebrate love.
$15 per couple (ages 18 & older)
Reservations are highly recommended.
JUST FOR KID
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RVCC