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Discovery at Ingram Planetarium

Ingram Planetarium will bring two exciting science programs focused on the inner workings of astronomy to its theater in March this year.

The first program will be at 7 p.m. March 7. This celebration of International Day of Planetariums will explore how planetariums changed astronomy education forever in the mid 20th Century. It will also take a look at how planetariums were pioneers in early laser technology at the height of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Age.

Join Jack Dunn, planetarium veteran and laser enthusiast, as he gives his lived account of the birth of the dome theater in this free program. Then visitors can stick around for an encore showing of Elton John’s Rocket Man, Ingram’s spring laser show at 8 p.m.

Cost for Rocket Man is general admission.

On Pi Day, March 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can enjoy free Pi-themed activities in the Paul Dennis Science Hall during the day and then check out the 7 p.m. premiere of Seeing: A Photons Journey Through Space, narrated by Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

Viewers can learn all about optics of astronomy in this new film. The show will be followed by an in-depth look at the history of telescopes by planetarium educator Alan Brown.

Cost for Seeing: A Photons Journey Through Space is general admission.   

General admission to the planetarium theater is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors 62+, and $7.50 for children 3 to 12. Members and children 2 and under are free.

For more information, call 910-575-0033, visit www.museumplanetarium.org, or like us on Facebook.com/IngramPlanetarium.

Summer Schedule at Ingram Planetarium

Ingram Planetarium begins its summer schedule on May 27, 2016. From May 27 through September 5, 2016, Ingram Planetarium will be open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. During the summer, doors open at 10:30 am on Monday-Friday and 12:30 pm on Saturday. Movie trailers and complete playlists for laser music shows are available at www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.

Until May 27th, Ingram Planetarium will continue to be open from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm on Friday and Saturday only.

Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Admission is free for members. Non-member per-show admission (including NC sales tax) to see a Sky Theater show is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors (62+), $7.50 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information, please visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org or call 910-575-0033.

Ingram Planetarium’s Summer Schedule beginning May 27:

Monday-Friday Shows in the Sky Theater (doors open at 10:30 am)

11:00   Laser Spirit – Half-price admission! – A patriotic salute to American music featuring mesmerizing laser artwork. Laser Spirit will not be shown July 25-29.

11:00   July 25-29 ONLY – Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Journey – Celebrate Christmas in July with the season’s greatest hits featuring a dazzling finale by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

12:00   The Sky Tonight! – Explore the planets, constellations, and other celestial events visible in the Carolina night sky.

1:00   Accidental Astronauts – NEW! – Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, their dog Armstrong, and a wise-cracking starship computer as they embark on an unexpected journey into space exploring the sun and moon. Followed by a live star show.

2:00   Astronaut – What training do astronauts need? What dangers do astronauts face? What does it take to live on the space station? Find out in this exciting program! Followed by a live star show.

3:00   Undiscovered Worlds – This program explores the timeless question: Do other planets like Earth exist? Followed by a live star show.

4:00   Seven Wonders – Witness the seven wonders of the ancient world, then discover the modern wonders of the cosmos. Followed by a live star show.

5:00   The Sky Tonight! – Explore the planets, constellations, and other celestial events visible in the Carolina night sky.

Saturday Shows in the Sky Theater (doors open at 12:30 pm)

1:00   Accidental Astronauts – NEW! – Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, their dog Armstrong, and a wise-cracking starship computer as they embark on an unexpected journey into space exploring the sun and moon. Followed by a live star show.

2:00   Astronaut – What training do astronauts need? What dangers do astronauts face? What does it take to live on the space station? Find out in this exciting program! Followed by a live star show.

3:00   Undiscovered Worlds – This program explores the timeless question: Do other planets like Earth exist? Followed by a live star show.

4:00   Seven Wonders – Witness the seven wonders of the ancient world, then discover the modern wonders of the cosmos. Followed by a live star show.

5:00   The Sky Tonight! – Explore the planets, constellations, and other celestial events visible in the Carolina night sky.

Laser Music Shows on Thursday & Friday

Thursday

6:00     Laser Country

7:00     Laser Michael Jackson

8:00     Laser Led Zeppelin

Friday

6:00     Laser Beatles

7:00     Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall – not recommended for young children

8:00     Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon