• Solar System Scavenger Hunt

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    Join our presenter for a tour of what鈥檚 up in our solar system! Starting with the 鈥渟tar of our show鈥 our Sun, we鈥檒l fly through our solar system, and compare the sizes and features of space objects we encounter to our own home planet. If you’ve ever wondered which planets have rings, ancient volcanoes, icy […]

    Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

    Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    On a two-year journey to Mars, astronauts will face extraordinary challenges鈥攍ong distance, a closed environment, isolation, altered gravity, and radiation. What will it take to get astronauts to Mars鈥攁nd back鈥攕afely? This new, animated planetarium production highlights NASA research and training initiatives preparing the next generation of astronauts who will head to Mars. The film shows […]

    Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef

    Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    The vastness of our planet’s oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluokahina, the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluokahinas colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace… until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to the young sawfish Jake and his […]

    The Little Star That Could

    The Little Star That Could

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    “The Little Star That Could鈥 is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Will Little Star ever find […]

    One Sky Project

    One Sky Project

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One Sky connects us all. Winner of the best short film at the Macon Film Festival 2023 in Georgia. 6 short films that touch on the topics of finding patterns and […]

    A Teenager’s Guide to the Galaxy

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    Created and hosted by cosmically curious teenagers from urban Milwaukee schools, this unique cosmic experience will take you on a dynamic journey across the universe and through time. Explore the origins and fate of the universe, black holes, and our Sun. Witness stunning full-dome animations video scripted, storyboarded, and narrated by inspiring young adults. This […]

    The Little Star That Could

    The Little Star That Could

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    “The Little Star That Could鈥 is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Will Little Star ever find […]

    Laser Beatles

    Laser Beatles

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    The Fab Four’s best spanning 6 years and 11 albums becomes the background for dazzling laser art and spectacular digital and analog effects. All ages and backgrounds will appreciate this fantasy tribute of music and light to The Beatles and how they helped define a generation. Laser Show Runtime 47 Minutes Get Tickets This show […]

    Forward To The Moon

    Forward To The Moon

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA鈥檚 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe.Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND […]

    Experience The Aurora

    Experience the Aurora

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, our crews captured timelapse images of the Aurora Borealis with high-resolution digital SLR cameras outfitted with fisheye lenses. The results are spectacular. For the first time, the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive […]

    Solar System Scavenger Hunt

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    Join our presenter for a tour of what鈥檚 up in our solar system! Starting with the 鈥渟tar of our show鈥 our Sun, we鈥檒l fly through our solar system, and compare the sizes and features of space objects we encounter to our own home planet. If you’ve ever wondered which planets have rings, ancient volcanoes, icy […]

    Laser Zeppelin

    Laser Zeppelin

    Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater

    Many critics proclaim Led Zeppelin to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and 70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative, and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2, and The Beatles. Now, you […]