Monday, November 23, 2009

Today's Events
2:30 pmSecret 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.
5:30 pmSeven 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.

Private Party Scheduler

To schedule your private event at The Planetarium, please fill out and submit the form below.

Rental of The Planetarium Dome Theatre is $125 per hour, which includes one show selected from our Show Book. Additional shows from our Show Book are $25 per show; select as many as you want. Special, customized shows requiring programming are $50 per show. Rental of the atrium area or the executive conference room is $125 per hour each.

We can work with you to provide catering for your event. Please see our basic catering menu (PDF, 2MB) to get started; this menu can be customized for your group.

You will be contacted either by phone or e-mail within 2 business days with a confirmation of your request. If you have any questions, please contact us at 817-272-0183 or planetarium@uta.edu.



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See what it takes to become an Astronaut and the effect space has on the human body.

 

Bad Astronomy will interest both new and experienced astronomers of all ages as it examines bad science wherever it can be found.

 

Take the ultimate journey in space and time! Learn how mammoth stars make a black hole and help figure out where they might lead.

 

Learn about the techniques used to find Earth like planets around other stars and the possibility of life.

 

Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.

 

See the effect of ice in our own ecosystem, and travel to distant worlds to see how ice shapes the landscape and natural systems there.

 

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.

 

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.

 

The Planetarium has become a gateway to a far-out dimension with the addition of this revolutionary light show. Space scenes and bright organic patterns evoke the trippy heydey of the laser light show, while the auditorium resounds with the power chords of the Rolling Stones and Hendrix, and is topped off with the lunacy of a Monty Python song.

 

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Discover winter solstice traditions of the Celtic, Nordic, Irish, Mexican, Hopi, Christian, and Jewish. Learn some astronomical possibilities for the Christmas Star.

 

Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination.

 

Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they have not been seen for thousands of years.

 

Experience ghostly nebulae, vampiric black holes, and witchly variable stars in this Halloween show.

 

Learn about the Earth's motions, constellations and the significance of the zodiac in this fun, educational show.

 

A great show with a little bit of everything--planets, stars, and galaxies!

 

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings.

 

Find out what is visible in the night sky tonight, in the historic Roundhouse Planetarium.

 

Experience TimeSpace, a new show that turns the UT Arlington's Planetarium into a time machine!

 

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.

 

Take a flight on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) and discover the secrets of our unseen universe.

 
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Planetarium

The University of Texas at Arlington

The Planetarium at UT Arlington · Chemistry Physics Building · 700 Planetarium Place · Box 19059 · Arlington, TX 76019-0059

Phone: 817-272-1183 · Fax: 817-272-1184 · Pre-recorded Show Line: 817-272-0123 · E-mail: planetarium@uta.edu

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