The Planetarium at UT Arlington
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Today's Events
| 1:00 pm | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket |
| Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. | |
| 2:30 pm | $2 Movie - Up |
| Come see your favorite movies again on our REALLY BIG screen! | |
| 5:30 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. | |
| 7:00 pm | IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System |
| Designed for visitors with an appreciation for the challenges of space science and a desire to learn more about science research, IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System follows the creation of NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System's boundary. | |
| 8:30 pm | Rock Hall of Fame 1 |
| If you are looking for a wild ride and thrill a minute entertainment, this show is for you. Stunning visuals are synchronized to the rhythm of some of your favorite classic rock songs. Truly a feast for both the eyes and ears. This intense and revolutionary entertainment program brings down the house with hits from some of the most popular bands in the history of Rock and Roll. This show features full dome 3D animations and digital visualizations choreographed to some of your favorite tunes from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Midnight Oil, U2, and Metallica. See these masters of rock in a unique mind-blowing experience! | |
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!
