2008/2009 Planetarium Shows & Schedules
The planetarium is a celestial theater in the round, utilizing the complex Zeiss Mark V planetarium projector and a variety of special-effects projectors to guide the audience through the wonders of the universe. The 70-ft diameter planetarium, one of the largest in the United States, is dedicated to teaching and public enrichment.
ADMISSION FOR PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS*
Adults $4.00 Students $3.00 Seniors $3.00 FREE AND REDUCED PLANETARIUM ADMISSION* SCHOOL GROUPS* Reservations are not required for groups during the summer months (5/30 - 8/08). School groups may contact our scheduler Mon-Fri, 8-10 am & 2-4 pm 678-874-7113. Please dial 678-874-7102 on weekends or for general information. |
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ADVENTURES IN STARLAND Come along as we tour the starry sky of summer. Learn how to find constellations and planets in the evening sky. Along the way, we’ll hear stories about the stars told long ago. Come join us for adventures in starland with heroes, dragons, and more! |
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Come to our indoor star party! Learn how to “star hop” and how to find deep space objects like galaxies and star clusters. Find out how those eye-popping pictures of nebulae are made, and how they really look through binoculars and small telescopes. And discover the constellations of winter, spring, and summer. TO THE MOON AND BEYOND Review your knowledge of the moon and celebrate NASA's fifty years in space. This program will revisit past missions to the moon and discuss what was learned from the Apollo missions' heroic adventures. Current and future explorations of the moon will be detailed. Learn more about the characteristics of our closest neighbor in space and explore why we need to return to Earth's only natural satellite, maybe even to stay! |
THE SKY TONIGHT Presented live by a Fernbank astronomer, this is a guided tour through the constellations, planets, and events of the current evening sky. |
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PLEASE NOTE: Planetarium doors open 15 minutes prior to each scheduled performance. Admission (or readmission) after a program has begun is not possible. Regular programs last approximately 45 minutes and children's programs last approximately 30 minutes. An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age. The public programs are targeted at adults, students and school-aged children. The children's programs are appropriate for people of all ages; children under five are warmly welcomed! Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for public performances. The management reserves the right to change programs without prior notice. *Admission prices and policies are subject to change. Download admission policy statement (PDF format). *Rates for groups are available by prior arrangement. |
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