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.
At 11:00 on October 9, Ida Moon and Gayle Hughes will present a program called Treasures of the Ocean Reef at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. After a brief introduction about Stuart Ingram and the origin of the museum, the program will focus on the identification and special characteristics of the animals displayed in the museum’s Ocean Reef Gallery, comparing and contrasting the differences between the life-size animal models in the gallery and the real, living creatures. Species to be discussed include remora, dolphin, octopus, flying fish, barracuda, ocean sunfish, manta rays, and sharks. The program includes a craft that is fun for all ages: painting a wooden fish that can be taken home after the program.
Ida Moon has been a resident of Ocean Isle Beach since 1990. She is a retired teacher and was chairman of the OIB Recreation Board for 13 years. Ida now volunteers at Union School and the Museum of Coastal Carolina. Gayle Hughes is also a long-time resident of Ocean Isle Beach and a museum volunteer.
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.
Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system.
Experience what it might be like to work on a moon base in this unique immersive game. This is a free event (donations welcome) but reservations are required – call Ingram Planetarium at 910-575-0033 to reserve your spot.