Planetarium Manager Will Snyder guides a tour of the March night sky on March 4 at Ingram Planetarium
March Programs at Ingram Planetarium
Ingram Planetarium Manager Will Snyder will present the March installment of the “Stars at Sunset” series. This monthly series showcases the stars, constellations, and other celestial events that will be visible in the night sky above the Carolinas each month. In addition to taking you on a live tour of the night sky, Snyder will also explore various topics ranging from the earliest history of astronomy to the latest advancements in the field.
The March 4 program focuses on the March night sky including spring constellations such as Leo the Lion and Virgo the Maiden, as well as the planets that will be visible from your own backyard. Additionally, March is one of the best times of the year to see fireballs in our sky. These extra-bright meteors are especially visible at night around the spring equinox. Learn about the importance of this event and why we have seasons on Earth. Future programs are scheduled for 7 pm on April 1 and May 6.
Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Admission is free for members. Non-member admission (including NC sales tax) is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $7 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information, call 910-575-0033 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.
Doors open at 11:30 at Ingram Planetarium on Friday and Saturday. Movie trailers and complete playlists for laser light and music shows are available at www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.
Friday Shows in the Sky Theater
12:00 Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea
1:00 Tales of the Maya Skies – half-price admission
2:00 Undiscovered Worlds
3:00 Legends of the Night Sky
Saturday Shows in the Sky Theater
12:00 Accidental Astronauts – NEW!
1:00 Seven Wonders — half-price admission
2:00 Dynamic Earth
3:00 Astronaut
All feature movies are accompanied by a live star show.
Laser Light & Music Shows
Mar. 18 Laser Vinyl (6 pm); Laser Opolis (7 pm)
Mar. 19 Laser Magic (6 pm); Pink Floyd’s The Wall (7 pm) — Not recommended for young children
Special Events
Mar. 4 – 7 pm – Stars at Sunset presented by Will Snyder, Planetarium Manager – Snyder takes you on a live tour of Carolina’s night sky by identifying the stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial events visible in March.
Mar. 5 – 7 pm – Mission Overview: James Webb Space Telescope presented by F. Richard Myers – Myers will discuss what he calls “one of the most audacious space programs in decades.” And he should know – he is a member of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Ground Segment and Operations Team, serving as Test Coordinator. There is no admission charge to attend this presentation. Seats are limited, so please arrive early.
Mar. 12 – All day – Pi Day – Celebrate Pi Day (a few days early) by enjoying free, hands-on math experiments in the Paul Dennis Science Hall and half-price Sky Theater shows.
Mar. 28 – 6:30 pm – A Taste of Tuscany – This multi-course dinner with wine pairings benefits the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. It takes place at Angelo’s Brick Oven Pizza & Bistro in Shallotte, NC. The cost is $60 per person plus tip. Seating is limited. Call Angelo’s at 910-574-2334 for reservations.