The Planetarium at UT Arlington
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Today's Events
| 1:30 pm | Unseen Universe: The Vision of SOFIA |
| The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a 2.5 meter telescope carried aboard a Boeing 747 airplane. Fly with SOFIA in this UT Arlington Planetarium original production and discover the science that is expected from this amazing new telescope. Learn how stars and planets are formed as we explore all parts of the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum. | |
| 2:30 pm | Seven Wonders |
| Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they have not been seen for thousands of years. We will investigate the theories of how these wonders were created and get a glimpse of some of the universe's greatest wonders. | |
| 3:30 pm | Microcosm: The Adventure Within |
| At the Center of Miniaturized Medicine in the year 2053, you'll shrink down to the size of a microbe and get injected into a patient who is suffering an infection from a mysterious virus. Produced in cooperation with the University of Utah Medical School, this high-speed immersive adventure is not only exciting, but educational as well. Traveling from the base of the eye to the interior of the heart, you'll explore exotic ports of call in CMM Probe Alpha with its robotic outboard scout vehicle. As you piece together the clues the virus has left behind, you'll race against time to save the patient on your roller-coaster ride through the body. Laser battles, genetic weapons, and lots of surprises along the way, make this a show audiences will want to experience again and again. | |
| 4:30 pm | Two Small Pieces of Glass |
| Follow two students as they interact with an astronomer at a local star party. Along the way the students learn how telescopes work, the history of telescopes, and major discoveries made by these instruments. Enjoy this beautiful show created just for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 by Imiloa Astronomy Center, Buhl Planetarium at the Carnegie Science Center, and Interstellar Studios. Animations by Mirage 3D. Music performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. | |
Membership
Membership at The Planetarium at UT Arlington helps us achieve our mission of teaching the wonders of the universe.
Become a member of The Planetarium at UT Arlington at the Star, Solar System, Star Cluster, or Galaxy levels and receive free tickets to each new show debuting in our dome theater (see below).
All Members Receive:
- Free star maps
- A 20% discount in the Star Store Gift Shop
- FREE admission to all new shows
- Invitation to our annual "Reach for the Stars" event which welcomes an astronaut or scientist for a special presentation and reception each spring
Membership Categories
| Membership Category | Annual Amount | Number of Free Tickets to EACH New Show * |
|---|---|---|
| Star | $40 | 2 |
| Solar System | $60 | 4 |
| Star Cluster | $100 | 6 |
| Galaxy | $1000 | 8 |
*a new show opens approximately every 3 months
Become a Member Today!
To become a member of The Planetarium at UT Arlington, please print and fill out our Membership Application (PDF) and mail it with your check for your membership level to
The Planetarium at UT Arlington
Box 19059
Arlington, TX 76019-0059
And thanks for becoming a member of The Planetarium!
Want to Help the Planetarium in a Stellar Way?
Become a $1,000 Galaxy member of The Planetarium at UT Arlington and in addition to the benefits listed above you'll also receive your own personalized chair in The Planetarium dome theatre!
