The Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater will feature a holiday matinee tripleheader on Monday, May 31 beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets for each matinee show is $4 per person per show.
The first show is the full-dome show “Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe.” Narrated by Mark Hamill of “Star Wars” fame, “Stars” relates the lifespan of stars and takes the audience on a journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy to experience the birth and “death” of stars. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that power and light the universe. Featuring nebula, clusters, red giants, supernovae, pulsars and black holes, “Stars” is an informative and entertaining look at the awesome beauty and incredible power of stars.
At 3 p.m., viewers will get a breathtaking look at man’s quest throughout time for knowledge about the awesome vastness and mysterious power of the closest star – the sun – in the large format film “Solar Max.” The show allows audiences to look directly at the sun and see it as never seen before. Using computer data generated by the Solar and Heliospheric Observer (SOHO), the film’s images provide audiences with a spectacular sense of actually being there. “Solar Max” amazes viewers with the true-to-life story of the modern day heroics of NASA and ESA engineers as they recover the lost SOHO satellite from the depths of space and resurrect the billion-dollar portal to the sun.
The matinee concludes with the fun-filled large format film “Animalopolis” at 4 p.m. In what can be described as the nature’s funniest home movies, the film takes a comical look at animals in their native habitats. The movie concentrates on real_world activities, such as seabird mating dances, migration and how various species survive in the wild, while blending in fun, interesting vignettes that will enthuse and excite audiences of all ages.
“Animalopolis” will put you nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature's massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, sea lions turning somersaults and an otter that prays. The film then takes a lighthearted and imaginary look at a variety of animals including cheetahs that race like a Ferrari, bears that run their own fishing school, an operatic lion, scary crabs that hold a town hostage and even attempt to cuddle with children. Throughout the whimsical show, the audience is reminded how nature provides us with humor and wonder everywhere. It will provide kids and adults alike with a journey of smiles and chuckles.
A complete schedule of shows and more can be found online at www.starsatnight.org.
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