Distant Universe

In a live planetarium show, we will use the three movements of a London Symphony Orchestra recording of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto to delve into three aspects of the universe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is investigating with the best technology humanity has sent into space to date. JWST is both a marvel of technology and engineering and a new window on the universe, providing views of the infrared universe, views of the planets in our solar system, galaxies near and far, and the astronomical phenomena in our own backyard, the Milky Way Galaxy.

This program will last for approximately 45 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated on your ticket. For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday Closure: Dec. 15 through Jan. 4. Regular business hours will resume Jan. 5.