Hayden Planetarium Programs
Astronomy Live: Planets, Science, Mythology, and Music
August 27, 2013
© AMNH/R. Mickens
How does one find our solar system in the night sky? If you first learn the familiar zodiac constellations—such as Taurus and Gemini—you can learn to locate other planets as they move through their orbits. Learn why the ancient sky observers thought the planets were gods and created mythological tales about them. Finally, listen and learn how English composer Gustav Holst (1874-1934) created music to represent each planet based on its mythology.
Hayden Planetarium Programs are proudly supported by Con Edison.
Additional support provided by the Schaffner Family.
More in this Series:
Frontiers Lecture: Curiosity's Mission at Gale Crater, Mars
May 8, 2013
The successful August 5, 2012, landing of the Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars represents an unprecedented achievement.
Astronomical Phenomena Revealed with Jackie Faherty
May 28, 2013
In this program, Museum research scientist Jackie Faherty uses the power of the Dome’s Zeiss IX Projector and the Museum’s Digital Universe Atlas to simulate numerous exciting celestial phenomena that you should be able to see in your lifetime.
Frontiers Lecture: Brilliant Blunders with Mario Livio
June 10, 2013
In this lecture, astrophysicist Mario Livio discusses errors by such giants as Charles Darwin, Lord Kelvin, and Albert Einstein
Astronomy Live: Summer Skies Telescope Party
June 25, 2013
Join astronomers in the Planetarium as they provide details on how to observe the night sky before heading outside to observe celestial objects.
Astronomy Live: Grand Tour of the Universe
July 30, 2013
Explore planets, extrasolar planets, nearby stars, and the myriad galaxies that populate the universe.