Hayden Planetarium Programs
Astronomy Live: Spring Skies - A Comet is Coming!
March 26, 2013
Most comets–those dazzling, mysterious visitors from the depths of space—turn out to be unimpressive sky objects, but in July 2011, astronomers in Hawaii using a special robotic telescope found a comet that shows some promise to put on a good show during March 2013. We can talk about the historical and scientific importance of comets and then, using the Zeiss IX projector, show just where to look for the new Comet PANSTARRS.
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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.
Astronomy Live: Planets, Science, Mythology, and Music
August 27, 2013
Learn to use the familiar zodiac constellations—such as Taurus and Gemini— to locate other planets as they move through their orbits.