Ingram Planetarium celebrates the Sunset at Sunset festival on October 2 by offering half-price shows all day. Shows are every hour on the hour from 11:00 to 3:00 with an evening laser music show at 7:00. Each feature show from 11:00 to 3:00 is followed by a live planetarium star show. Here is the schedule for October 2: 11:00 – Earth, Moon, & Sun; 12:00 – Seven Wonders; 1:00 – Planet Nine; 2:00 – Apollo 11: Man’s First Step; 3:00 – The Sky Tonight – LIVE planetarium star show; 7:00 – Laser music show – Pink Floyd: The Wall.
Admission is free for members. Half-price per-show admission for non-members on October 2 is $4.75 for adults, $4.25 for seniors (62+), $3.75 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information, call Ingram Planetarium at 910-575-0033.
Witness the seven ancient wonders of the world examine the theories of how these wonders were created. Explore the universe’s greatest wonders. This film is narrated by British actor Sean Bean, who played Boromir in the feature film trilogy Lord of the Rings. The film is followed by a live star show.
Follow Mike Brown and his team at CalTech as they uncover dwarf worlds like the remarkably bright Eris; Haumea, an egg-shaped object rotating incredibly fast; and Sedna, whose orbit takes it deep into the far reaches of the Solar System. Is there a new planet beyond these distant objects? Tag along on Mike Brown’s first night searching for the ninth planet at the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii. This film is followed by a live star show.
This film takes a detailed look at how Neal Armstrong made history as the first human to walk on the surface of the moon. Look back on that historic day and the events leading up to it. The film is followed by a live star show.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
Come and enjoy an array of stories inspired by the stars in this relaxing Sunday afternoon star show.
Witness the seven ancient wonders of the world examine the theories of how these wonders were created. Explore the universe’s greatest wonders. This film is narrated by British actor Sean Bean, who played Boromir in the feature film trilogy Lord of the Rings. The film is followed by a live star show.
Follow Mike Brown and his team at CalTech as they uncover dwarf worlds like the remarkably bright Eris; Haumea, an egg-shaped object rotating incredibly fast; and Sedna, whose orbit takes it deep into the far reaches of the Solar System. Is there a new planet beyond these distant objects? Tag along on Mike Brown’s first night searching for the ninth planet at the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii. This film is followed by a live star show.