TOMS RIVER – Explore the universe as never before with laser shows, sky shows and Full Dome Movies at The Robert J. Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College.
With the building now open for in-person shows, OCC has released the schedule of presentations for October. The dome theater offers 103 seats and allows visitors to learn about the earth, the solar system, and beyond.
Not only do they offer public shows, but the planetarium also has programs for school and camp groups, birthday parties, and special themed events.
During the month of October, check out the feature “Beyond The Sun” which is scheduled for October 9, 23 and 30 at 11:15 a.m.
“While Celeste is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. The twosome observes rogue planets, oceanic worlds, and super-Earths. Moon tells Celeste about exoplanet hunters, who observe the sky in search of planets like Earth. Many adventures are yet to come. But first Celeste needs some rest, and she drops off to sleep waiting for the next visit from Moon.”
The planetarium will also feature spooky shows such as “Not-So-Scary Halloween Laser Show” and “Laser Fright Light.”
The full schedule of shows is as follows:
October 1:
- 8:30 p.m., Laser Beatles
October 2:
- 10 a.m., One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
- 11:15 a.m., The Secret Of The Cardboard Rocket
- 12:30 p.m., The Stars From My Backyard
- 2 p.m., Space Aliens: Looking For Life In The Universe
- 7 p.m., Wonders Of The Fall Sky
- 8:30 p.m., Continuum w/ Laser Sampler
October 8:
- 8:30 p.m., Laser Queen
October 9:
- 10 a.m., One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
- 11:15 a.m., Beyond The Sun
- 12:30 p.m., The Stars From My Backyard
- 2 p.m., Big Astronomy
- 7 p.m., Wonders Of The Fall Sky
- 8:30 p.m., Laser Rocket Man
October 15:
- 7 p.m., Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
- 8:30 p.m., Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall
October 16:
- 10 a.m., One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
- 11:15 a.m., Did An Asteroid Really Kill The Dinosaurs?
- 12:30 p.m., The Stars From My Backyard
- 2 p.m., One Day On Mars
- 7 p.m., Wonders Of The Fall Sky
- 8:30 p.m., Laser Tribute
October 22:
- 7 p.m., Laser Fright Light
- 8:30 p.m., Laser Metallica
October 23:
- 10 a.m., One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
- 11:15 a.m., Beyond The Sun
- 12:30 p.m., The Stars From My Backyard
- 2 p.m., Not-So-Scary Halloween Laser Show
- 7 p.m., Wonders Of The Fall Sky
- 8:30 p.m., Laser Fright Light
October 29:
- 7 p.m., Not-So-Scary Halloween Laser Show
- 8:30 p.m., Laser Fright Light
October 30:
- 10 a.m., One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
- 11:15 a.m., Beyond The Sun
- 12:30 p.m., The Stars From My Backyard + Special Laser Show
- 2 p.m., Not-So-Scary Halloween Laser Show
Visit tickets.ocean.edu for more information or to purchase tickets. Questions may be directed to Planetarium Manager Cara Muscio at 732-255-0400 x2388 or cmuscio@ocean.edu.
