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About Our New Digital Planetarium
Opened in 1968, the Gengras Planetarium is now the Travelers Science Dome at the Gengras Planetarium thanks to a major gift by Travelers. Our Spitz HB full dome digital projection system is state-of-the-art and the next generation in planetarium projection creating a brilliant seamless image over the entire 40-foot dome. Powerful images and digital sound surrounds the audience providing a “you-are-there” experience that is immersive and engaging. We offer a variety of programs for all ages from 5 to 105.
The digital planetarium seats 149 people under a 40-foot diameter dome screen and features live and pre-recorded shows.
NOW SHOWING:
Note: All shows include live interactive tours of our current night sky lead by our Staff Astronomers either before or after the featured show.
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Astronaut
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject 'Chad,' our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
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Dragons in the Stars
Did dragons ever really exist on Earth? Well, the ancient Greeks and Chinese thought so. Come explore the night sky as we discover dragons in the stars. Together we’ll witness an eclipse and find a number of constellations including Draco and the Great Blue Dragon. We’ll learn the intriguing mythology of the Cassiopeia story and the tale of the clever Emperor Yu. See how ancient history relates to dinosaur discoveries.
A production of the Gengras Planetarium.
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Oasis in Space: A Solar System Adventure
Take a journey through the beautiful Solar System. Your exploration starts on Earth, with its vast oceans that make life possible. You’ll fly by the other planets and their moons, learning about their characteristics such as atmosphere, temperature, and composition. See why water is a key to life here
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Molecularium:
Riding Snowflakes
Oxy, the Oxygen atom, and her Hydrogen friends, Hydro and Hydra, travel and sing across the universe to investigate how atoms form molecules. They shrink down to the atomic level to ride a snowflake as it builds and then turns to rain. Then, they meet Carbón and his friends who teach them about metals, polymers, and why carbon is needed for life.
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Zula® Patrol:
Under the Weather
From the far reaches of space, from the bright orange planet Zula, comes the Zula Patrol: Under the Weather. When their weather collecting pet Gorga runs away, the Zula Patrol: Under the Weather chases him all the way to our solar system. Here they learn all about the weather on Earth and other planets while trying to save Gorga from the villain Dark Truder.
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The Sky Above Mister
Rogers’ Neighborhood
Laugh, sing, and learn with the characters from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Explore the day and night sky with Mister Rogers and Friends as they help you learn to find constellations in the night sky. Watch the sunset from Daniel’s clock, try to catch the Moon with Lady Elaine, and go stargazing from King Friday’s castle.
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TSD Shows
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