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Now Showing in The Star Theater

Playing in the Star Theater January 11- May 31, 2010

See a SkyDome 8/70™ large-format feature film, a planetarium star show, or a planetarium light show — or all three! The SkyDome experience will surround you with brilliant color and lifelike detail — truly an audiovisual experience like no other!

Make it a DOUBLE FEATURE and save 50 percent off admission to the show following your full-price admission!

Discover the STELLAR benefits of membership in Friends of the Planetarium!

 

Full-Dome Films!

The Living Sea©

SkyDome 8/70™ large-format feature film by MacGillivray Freeman Films and narrated by Meryl Streep

With cutting-edge cinematography, this Academy Award-nominated film is a remarkable treat for the eyes, eliciting oohs and aahs from anyone who loves the sea. Explore exciting marine imagery — from heavy-surf Coast Guard drills off the coast of Oregon to jellyfish in Palau to humpback whales in the North Atlantic — in this documentary about protecting the wild beauty and diversity of our “world ocean.”

Showtimes: Daily at 1 and 5 p.m. ; plus 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays
Tickets: $6 adults / $4 ages 13 and under, and 55 and over

Dinosaurs Alive!©

SkyDome 8/70™ large-format feature film by David Clark Inc., the Maryland Science Center and Stardust Blue, and distributed by Giant Screen Films

Learn from renowned paleontologists and see an amazing feat of film wizardry, narrated by Michael Douglas, as scientifically accurate computer animation brings dinosaurs to life — in a BIG way!

Showtimes: Daily 3 p.m.
Tickets: $6 adults / $4 ages 13 and under, and 55 and over

 

 

Full-Dome Planetarium Shows!

Ultimate Universe© and Seasonal Stargazing*

A full-dome digital star show by Clark Planetarium Productions®

From the outer reaches of space to the majesty of our own galaxy, the latest 3-D technology reveals the awesome power and provocative secrets of the universe.

Showtimes: Daily at 2 and 6 p.m.
Tickets: $6 adults / $4 ages 13 and under, and 55 and over

Extreme Planets© and Seasonal Stargazing*

A full-dome digital star show by Clark Planetarium Productions® with surround-sound mix by George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound

Join the imaginative quest for other planets in this tour of extreme environments, from molten landscapes to planets with multiple suns.

Showtimes: Daily at 4 p.m. ; plus Noon on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Tickets: $6 adults / $4 ages 13 and under, and 55 and over

Larry: Cat in Space©

A full-dome digital star show by Loch Ness Productions®

A VERY inquisitive cat takes a stowaway trip to the Moon in this playful cartoon presentation. Intended for young children, but fun for all ages!

Showtimes: Family matinee at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Tickets: $6 adults / $4 ages 13 and under, and 55 and over

The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket©

A full-dome digital star show by Clark Planetarium Productions® with spectacular effects by George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch

Two young adventurers experience a breathtaking, up-close look at each of our solar system’s planets with guidance from the wise old Astronomy Book. Recommended for children in elementary grades, but fun for all ages!

Showtimes: Family matinee at 11 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Tickets: $6 adults / $4 ages 13 and under, and 55 and over

Live SkyTonight Star Talk

What’s happening in the sky tonight? We’ll answer that with the help of resident and guest astronomers using our state-of-the-art equipment, followed by telescope viewing (weather permitting), courtesy of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.

Showtimes: 6 p.m. First Friday of each month
Tickets: $6 adults / $4 ages 13 and under, and 55 and over


* Seasonal Stargazing includes a look at what’s up in the sky this season!

 

Full-Dome Sound and Light Show!

Pink Floyd’s The Wall©

A full-dome digital show by Starlight Productions®

The classic rock album in a stunning HD digital interpretation of sight and sound! Audience advisory: Adult subject matter.

Showtimes: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Tickets: $6 adults / $4 ages 55 and over

 

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