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! | |
School Groups
Do you want to inspire a classroom of young scientists?
Are you involved in a scout troup, club, or organization looking for an adventure?
Do you know some aspiring astronauts?
Are you interested in motivating your staff or students to think way, way, way out of the box?
The Planetarium at UT Arlington provides the perfect group setting to educate, entertain, and inspire!
Read quotes from children's letters
Arranging a Field Trip for your School or Organization
Step 1: Select one or more shows and a date/time for your visit
See our Show Book for a complete catalog of shows from which you can choose. Shows are
just $3 per person (minimum of 25 people or $75). An additional show can be added for only $2 per person extra. You may indicate topics
that you would or would not like discussed during the "sky talk" part of the program.
Step 2: Consider catering options
If you would like to include a meal or snack during your visit, we have several options from which to choose.
Step 3: Submit a Field Trip Scheduler form
To begin the reservation process, please submit a
Field Trip Scheduler form with your preferred show(s) and choice of dates
and times. We'll look at our schedule and contact you within 2 business days to finalize all the details of your field trip including
show selection, catering, parking, bus drop off, and other details.
