Free observing begins at sunset at the Virginia Living Museum. Three planets will be visible in the early evening sky – Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. From 5pm until 8:30pm, enjoy free NASA exhibits and activities about these planets including a technology table with Spacecraft 3D and Eyes on the Solar System. Learn about the planets and the NASA missions exploring them. Make a model of Saturn as you learn about the rings. Explore how planets move with a rotation/revolution activity.
Enjoy shows in the Abbitt Planetarium:
- Solar System Odyssey 5:30pm
- Laser Pop 6:30pm
- Virginia Skies 7:30pm
- Laser U2 8:30pm
- Laser Rock – NEW 10pm
- Dark Side of the Moon 11:30pm
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The Wild Side Café will be open.
Cost: VLM members $3 per show, non-members $6. Double feature $5/$10.
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