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Sat., May 10
10am-4pm
National Astronomy Day
Hands-on activities and resources for kids and adults inside and outside the visitor center. Learn about the size of planets, distances in the universe, and viewing the world through different colored filters. Program free to LBL visitors.
May 1-31

Far Out Space Places
Take a virtual vacation as you visit the most extreme destinations in our cosmic neighborhood. Scale the cliffs of the Mariner Valley on Mars, glide on the winds of Neptune, and visit the original lunar landing site of the Apollo astronauts. Breathtaking images that will put you in the midst of these far out space places. See Far Out Space Places daily at 10am.
May 1-31

Search for Life in the Universe
Are we alone in the universe? Host Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek's Mr. Spock) poses this question, which has puzzled humanity since its beginning. Learn about the attempts being made to establish contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Examine the ingredients necessary for life on our planet as we ponder the possibility of life in our solar system and beyond. See Search for Life in the Universe daily at 2pm.
May 1-31

Blown Away: The Wild World of Weather
A virtual adventure produced by the New Detroit Science Center. You will see an incredible view of the many forms of our earth's weather through spectacular footage, projected on our 40-foot dome. Blown Away features a journey into space to explore the sun's effect on weather conditions. See Blown Away Mon-Fri at 12 noon and Sat-Sun at 3pm.
May 1-31

Explorers of the International Space Station
Travel with U.S., Japanese, and Russian astronauts and cosmonauts as they take command of the International Space Station. See what it's like to live on the space station and important scientific work. Before your trip is over, learn how to find the space station in your own night sky. See Explorers Sat-Sun at 11am.
May 1-31

Kentucky Skies
Get a sneak preview of tonight's sky through the magic of our 40-foot dome, plus the expertise of our Planetarium staff, learn the constellations, the lore of the night sky, and some celestial events you can see for yourself. See Kentucky Skies Sat-Sun at 1 p.m.
May 1-31

Kentucky Skies
Get a sneak preview of tonight's sky through the magic of our 40-foot dome, plus the expertise of our Planetarium staff, learn the constellations, the lore of the night sky, and some celestial events you can see for yourself. See Kentucky Skies Sat-Sun at 1 p.m. Organized groups may schedule planetarium shows at other times and received group rates by calling 270-924-2020.
Jun. 1-30

Far Out Space Places
Visit the most extreme destinations in our cosmic neighborhood. Scale the cliffs of the Mariner Valley on Mars, glide on the winds of Neptune and visit the original lunar landing site of the Apollo astronauts. See "Far Out Space Places" daily at 10am and Sat. & Sun. at 4pm. $2/$4.
Jun. 1-30

Explorers of the International Space Station
See what it's like to live on the space station and do important scientific work. Before your trip is over, learn how to find the space station in your own night sky. See "Explorers" daily at 11am. $2/$4.
Jun. 1-30

Kentucky Skies
Sneak preview of tonight's sky! Learn the constellations, lore of night sky, and celestial events. See "Kentucky Skies" daily at 1pm. $2/$4.
Jun. 1-30

Search for Life in the Universe
Host Leonard Nimoy examines the ingredients necessary for life on our planet, as we ponder the possibility of life in our solar system and beyond. See "Search for Life in the Universe" daily at 2pm. $2/$4.
Jun. 1-30

Blown Away: The Wild World of Weather
See incredible views of our earth's weather through spectacular footage. Features a journey into space to explore the sun's effect on our weather. See "Blown Away" daily at 3pm. $2/$4.
Jun. 1-30

Greek Mythologies and the Night Sky
See one of our daytime shows followed by a tour of the night sky and the mythology behind the constellations. See "Greek Mythologies and the Night Sky" Fridays at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm. $2/$5. Evening program only.
Jun. 1-30

Summer Nights
See one of our daytime shows (see list below), then go outside to the observatory for a look at the real night sky. Show Schedule: Search for Life 6/7; KY Skies 6/14; Blown Away 6/21; Explorers 6/28. See " Summer Nights" Saturdays at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm. $2/$5. Evening program only.
July 1-31

Far Out Space Places
Visit the most extreme destinations in our cosmic neighborhood. Scale the cliffs of the Mariner Valley on Mars, glide on the winds of Neptune and visit the original lunar landing site of the Apollo astronauts. See "Far Out Space Places" daily at 10am and Sat. & Sun. at 4pm. $2/$4.
July 1-31

Explorers of the International Space Station
See what it's like to live on the space station and do important scientific work. Before your trip is over, learn how to find the space station in your own night sky. See "Explorers" daily at 11am. $2/$4.
July 1-31

Kentucky Skies
Sneak preview of tonight's sky! Learn the constellations, lore of night sky, and celestial events. See "Kentucky Skies" daily at 1pm. $2/$4.
July 1-31

Search for Life in the Universe
Host Leonard Nimoy examines the ingredients necessary for life on our planet, as we ponder the possibility of life in our solar system and beyond. See "Search for Life in the Universe" daily at 2pm. $2/$4.
July 1-31

Blown Away: The Wild World of Weather
See incredible views of our earth's weather through spectacular footage. Features a journey into space to explore the sun's effect on our weather. See "Blown Away" daily at 3pm. $2/$4.
July 1-31

Greek Mythologies and the Night Sky
See one of our daytime shows followed by a tour of the night sky and the mythology behind the constellations. See "Greek Mythologies and the Night Sky" Fridays at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm. $2/$5. Evening program only.
July 1-31

Summer Nights
See one of our daytime shows (see list below), then go outside to the observatory for a look at the real night sky. Show Schedule: Search for Life 6/7; KY Skies 6/14; Blown Away 6/21; Explorers 6/28. See " Summer Nights" Saturdays at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm. $2/$5. Evening program only.
August 1-31

Far Out Space Places
Visit the most extreme destinations in our cosmic neighborhood. Scale the cliffs of the Mariner Valley on Mars, glide on the winds of Neptune and visit the original lunar landing site of the Apollo astronauts. See "Far Out Space Places" daily at 10am and Sat. & Sun. at 4pm. $2/$4.
August 1-31

Explorers of the International Space Station
See what it's like to live on the space station and do important scientific work. Before your trip is over, learn how to find the space station in your own night sky. See "Explorers" daily at 11am. $2/$4.
August 1-31

Kentucky Skies
Sneak preview of tonight's sky! Learn the constellations, lore of night sky, and celestial events. See "Kentucky Skies" daily at 1pm. $2/$4.
August 1-31

Search for Life in the Universe
Host Leonard Nimoy examines the ingredients necessary for life on our planet, as we ponder the possibility of life in our solar system and beyond. See "Search for Life in the Universe" daily at 2pm. $2/$4.
August 1-31

Blown Away: The Wild World of Weather
See incredible views of our earth's weather through spectacular footage. Features a journey into space to explore the sun's effect on our weather. See "Blown Away" daily at 3pm. $2/$4.
August 1-31

Greek Mythologies and the Night Sky
See one of our daytime shows followed by a tour of the night sky and the mythology behind the constellations. See "Greek Mythologies and the Night Sky" Fridays at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm. $2/$5. Evening program only.
August 1-31

Summer Nights
See one of our daytime shows (see list below), then go outside to the observatory for a look at the real night sky. Show Schedule: Search for Life 6/7; KY Skies 6/14; Blown Away 6/21; Explorers 6/28. See " Summer Nights" Saturdays at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm. $2/$5. Evening program only.