May
20
Sat
Laser Music Show: Laser Mania @ Ingram Planetarium
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Laser Mania — Laser Light & Music Show — Features the music of Santana, Celine Dion, Sting, Beck, Ricky Martin, and more!

Sea, Stars, and S’mores
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Come to Town Center Park in Ocean Isle Beach to learn how to keep the sea and stars safe from light pollution! Join the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ingram Planetarium, and the Town of OIB in Town Center Park for this family friendly program.

Program Schedule:
6:00 pm Sea Turtles and Light Pollution
What is light pollution and how does it affect sea turtles? We’ll do some fun activities to learn about sea turtles and how to keep them safe by turning lights off on the beach.

6:30 pm Stargazing and Light Pollution
How can I see the stars? Learn about how light pollution affects star gazing and what we can do to see more stars. Then practice by looking through a real telescope to see what’s up in the night sky.

7:00 pm S’mores!
Enjoy s’mores provided by the Town of OIB! Activity packets with coupons
to the museum and planetarium will be provided to all children as well.

Laser Music Show: Hypnotica @ Ingram Planetarium
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Laser Hypnotica — Laser Light & Music Show — Features the music of Björk, Prodigy, Fat Boy Slim, The Crystal Method, and more!

May
22
Mon
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System @ Ingram Planetarium
May 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.

Designed for visitors with an appreciation for the challenges of space science and a desire to learn more about science research, the show follows the creation of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System’s boundary.

Narrated by two inquisitive teenagers, audiences will hear from the scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX mission and created the spacecraft, and get the latest updates on the mission’s discoveries.

May
23
Tue
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System @ Ingram Planetarium
May 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.

Designed for visitors with an appreciation for the challenges of space science and a desire to learn more about science research, the show follows the creation of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System’s boundary.

Narrated by two inquisitive teenagers, audiences will hear from the scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX mission and created the spacecraft, and get the latest updates on the mission’s discoveries.

May
24
Wed
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System @ Ingram Planetarium
May 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.

Designed for visitors with an appreciation for the challenges of space science and a desire to learn more about science research, the show follows the creation of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System’s boundary.

Narrated by two inquisitive teenagers, audiences will hear from the scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX mission and created the spacecraft, and get the latest updates on the mission’s discoveries.

May
25
Thu
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System @ Ingram Planetarium
May 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.

Designed for visitors with an appreciation for the challenges of space science and a desire to learn more about science research, the show follows the creation of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System’s boundary.

Narrated by two inquisitive teenagers, audiences will hear from the scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX mission and created the spacecraft, and get the latest updates on the mission’s discoveries.

The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
May 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

Laser Music Show: Queen @ Ingram Planetarium
May 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system.

Laser Music Show: David Bowie @ Ingram Planetarium
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system. Laser David Bowie promises more live effects than ever before with Ingram Planetarium’s space-age lighting and projection systems. Expect to see and hear out of the world hits like Starman and Space Oddity, along with diverse offerings spanning Bowie’s career.