Birth of Planet Earth
Birth of Planet Earth
Glastonbury, CT
Birth of Planet Earth tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the …
Thursday, January 4 2024
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Tales of the Mayan Skies
Tales of the Mayan Skies
Glastonbury, CT
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Chichén Itzá, Mexico, the “seventh wonder of the modern world.” Listen to the story of the ancient Maya civilization. With unprecedented realism, “Tales of the Maya Skies” immerses us in Maya science, art and mythology, using full-dome digital technology to transp…
Thursday, November 9 2023
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Satelix & Star Talk
Satelix & Star Talk
Glastonbury, CT
They are with us all day. When we wake up, go to school, to work or for a trip, and when we spend time with our families in the evening, too. And at night? In the darkness of the night, they guard us while we sleep. Without them, we would not have navigation in our cars or mobile phones, accurate w…
Thursday, May 18 2023
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Atlas of a Changing Earth
Atlas of a Changing Earth
Glastonbury, CT
This is the story of how a revolution in one of the most basic of all human enterprises – the making of maps – is shedding new light on our planet's evolution in the wake of rising global temperatures. Using stunning, latest-generation imagery from space, "Atlas of a Changing Earth" takes viewers …
Thursday, February 8 2024
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Black Holes
Black Holes
Glastonbury, CT
There's a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It's at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos … and our imaginations. Travel to a place where the laws of energy, force, motion, and time a…
Thursday, September 7 2023
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Astronaut
Astronaut
Glastonbury, CT
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? This planetarium show takes you from Earth into space … and beyond! Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing w…
Thursday, August 24 2023
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Mars 1001
Mars 1001
Glastonbury, CT
A journey through space and time, Mars: One Thousand One is a fictional account of the IRIS 1 first manned mission to Mars. Enjoy a front-row seat as you experience an unprecedented 1,001-day expedition, encountering the challenges and adventure of space travel. After spending nearly seven months …
Thursday, October 12 2023
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Dinosaurs at Dusk
Dinosaurs at Dusk
Glastonbury, CT
Travel back in time through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous geological periods in search of the ancestors of modern-day birds, the feathered dinosaurs. Join a father and his teenage daughter Lucy, who share a fascination for all things that fly, as they travel back in time navigating from con…
Thursday, December 7 2023
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Black Hole Double Feature
Black Hole Double Feature
Glastonbury, CT
This evening will feature two programs on black holes that are sure to pull you into some of the strangest and most fascinating objects in space. Prior to the shows, we'll tour the seasonal stars, planets and constellations of the night sky. Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible Lea…
Thursday, March 7 2024
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Forces of Nature & Star Talk
Forces of Nature & Star Talk
Glastonbury, CT
Examining three common natural disasters and the scientists who study them, this documentary begins on the Caribbean island of Montserrat during a 1995 volcano explosion, where scientist Dr. Marie Edmonds explains her research on how to predict future eruptions. A deadly 1999 Turkish earthquake tha…
Thursday, April 20 2023
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM