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Show List
Here are the shows you can schedule for field trips and private showings.
Click Plan Your Visit for more information about reserving the planetarium. Please see Public Nights for the public night schedule.
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Live Show
Tour the universe through our digital sky. We will be happy to cover topics that support your curriculum. Just let us know if you have any special requests.
Live show segments can be used to supplement the shows listed below.
Variable Length
All Ages
Topics: As requested.
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Cosmic Journey
An Ott Planetarium Original Production!
Tour the cosmos with astrophysicist Dr. Stacy Palen as your guide. This leisurely cruise through space and time is sure to please!
40 min
Age 7+
Topics: Planets of our Solar System, Astronomical Distances, Stellar Evolution.
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The Great Space Race: Special Edition
An Ott Planetarium Original Production!
You may have seen Apollo 13, you may have seen The Right Stuff, you may even have seen From the Earth to the Moon, but you've never seen the story quite like this!
Full-dome imagery, animations and dynamic sound make this an immersive experience like none other. Written by a local high school student, visualized and produced by Weber State University undergraduates, this is the first full-length show to take advantage of our new digital capabilities!
40 min
Age 10+
Topics: Earth and Moon are Round, Moon Properties, Manned Space Exploration.
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AstroOtters
National Astronomy Core for Grades 5-8
This is THE Astronomy program for every state in the union! There are over 40 modules covering a wide variety of Astronomy topics for grades 5-8. We bundle and ship these for other states' core curricula, but you can see them all in our planetarium!
Think of this as an à la carte menu for your field trip...
Also: have a look at these K-12 Astronomy Activities for ideas on enhancing your students' learning experience!
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Utah State Core modules are this color!
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| Module Topic
| Grades 5-6
| Grades 7-8
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| Inner & Outer Planets
| 14:45
| 14:45
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| 2
| Seasons & Earth's Tilt
| 6:15
| 6:30
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| 3
| Properties of the Sun
| 3:45
| 5:30
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| 4
| Moon Properties
| 6:15
| 6:15
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| 5
| Earth's Orbit
| 3:00
| 3:30
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| 6
| Moon Phases
| 4:15
| 5:00
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| 7
| Planet Properties
| 4:00
| 4:00
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| 8
| Gravity! (\/)(^_^)(\/)
| 6:00
| 6:30
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| 9
| Earth-Sun Distance
| 4:30
| 4:30
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| 10
| Asteroids, Comets, Meteors
| 6:00
| 6:00
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| 11
| Solar & Lunar Eclipses
| 6:15
| 6:45
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| 12
| The Moon & the Tides
| 3:00
| 4:30
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| 13
| The Stellar Cycle
| 6:30
| 8:15
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| 14
| Galaxies
| 4:45
| 5:00
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| 15
| From the Big Bang to the Solar System
| 8:15
| 8:15
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| 16
| Organization of the Universe
| 2:15
| 2:15
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| 17
| Rotation & Revolution
| 3:45
| 3:45
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| 18
| Distances in Space
| 4:45
| 5:30
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| 19
| The HR Diagram
| 4:00
| 4:45
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| 20
| Star Maps & Constellations
| 7:45
| 7:45
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| 21
| Our Place in the Galaxy
| 2:15
| 2:15
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| 22
| Solar Sys. Exploration
| 6:00
| 7:00
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| 23
| Motion of the Sky
| 3:30
| 3:30
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| 24
| Stellar Fusion
| 3:45
| 4:30
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| 25
| Technology from Space Exploration
| 3:15
| 3:15
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| 26
| Space Careers
| 3:00
| 3:00
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| 27
| Solstices & Sun-Earth Distance
| 2:15
| 2:15
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| 28
| Motion of the Universe
| 6:15
| 6:15
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| 29
| Stellar Spectroscopy
| 4:15
| 4:15
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| 30
| Objects in the Sky
| 3:15
| 3:15
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| 31
| Space Telescopes
| 8:00
| 8:30
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| 32
| Star Distance & Brightness
| 3:45
| 3:45
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| 33
| The Light Year
| 2:45
| 3:15
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| 34
| Deep Sky Objects
| 6:15
| 6:45
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| 35
| Geocentrism vs. Heliocentrism
| 7:00
| 7:00
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| 36
| Earth and Moon are Round
| 2:45
| 2:45
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| 37
| Apparent Motion of the Sun
| 1:45
| 1:45
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| 38
| Aurorae
| 2:45
| 2:45
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| 39
| Earth's Asteroid History
| 6:15
| 6:15
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| 40
| Time from Sky
| 6:15
| 6:15
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| 41
| Radiating & Reflecting Bodies
| 2:15
| 2:15
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| 42
| The North Star
| 3:45
| 3:45
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| 43
| Night Sky Culture
| 4:15
| 4:15
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AstroOtters Jr!
National Astronomy Core for Grades K-4
We are producing 28 modules covering a wide variety of Astronomy topics for grades K-4. We will bundle and ship these for other states' core curricula, but you can see them now in our planetarium!
Think of this as an à la carte menu for your field trip...
Also: have a look at these K-12 Astronomy Activities for ideas on enhancing your students' learning experience!
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Keep an eye on this list - we light up new ones from time to time!
Utah State Core modules are this color!
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| Module Topic
| Grades K-2
| Grades 3-4
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| 101
| Sun Properties
| 3:15
| 3:45
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| 102
| Objects in the Sky
| 3:00
| 3:00
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| 103
| Moon Phases
| 5:30
| 5:30
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| 104
| Moon Properties
| 5:00
| 6:00
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| 105
| Apparent Motion of the Sky
| 3:00
| 4:30
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| 106
| Earth's Orbit
| 3:00
| 2:30
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| 107
| Apparent Motion of the Sun
| 2:00
| 2:00
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| 108
| Our Solar System
| 4:45
| 5:15
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| 109
| Rotation & Revolution
| 2:30
| 3:45
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| 110
| Seasons & the Earth's Tilt
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| 6:00
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| 111
| Star Maps
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| 6:30
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| 112
| Earth & Moon are Round
| 2:30
| 2:30
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| 113
| Earth's Place in the Solar System
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| 4:00
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| 114
| Planet Characteristics
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| 12:30
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| 115
| Space Exploration
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| 6:30
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| 116
| Star Cycle & Properties
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| 6:30
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| 117
| Eclipses
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| 7:00
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| 118
| Star Distance & Brightness
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| 4:30
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| 119
| Asteroids, Comets, & Meteors
| 6:00
| 6:00
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| 120
| Stellar Fusion
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| 3:45
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| 121
| Technology from Space Exploration
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| 2:30
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| 122
| Time from Sky
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| 6:45
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| 123
| Sky Culture
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| 124
| Moon & Tides
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| 2:45
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| 125
| Spectroscopy
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| 126
| Data Collecting Telescopes
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| 127
| History of Astronomy
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| 128
| Radiation & Reflection
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| 2:00
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Astronomy Badge for Boy and Girl Scouts
An Ott Planetarium Original Production!
Boy and Girl scouts can fulfill the requirements for the Astronomy Merit Badge (Boy Scouts), Sky Search (Girl Scout Juniors), or Space Exploration (Girl Scout Seniors) during our 2.5 hour workshop. A 1 hour Astronomy Belt Loop class for Cub Scouts is also offered.
Reservations are required for these programs.
Contact us for more information.
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The Immersion Series
Ott Planetarium Original Productions!
These shows are designed with relaxation in mind. Sit back and relax as we combine beautiful imagery with gentle, soothing music.
Because of the very slow pace, these shows are not recommended for children.
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Western Immersion is full of beautiful mountain and desert imagery of Utah and nearby states, accompanied by beautiful music. 25 min.
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Cosmic Immersion uses imagery from NASA's Great Observatories: Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, and Chandra, to take you on a tour of the cosmos. Celtic music from Magnatune supplies the audio backdrop for out-of-this-world experience. 35 min.
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Season of Light
Celebrate the holiday season with a historical perspective and learn the importance of Astronomy in our winter traditions!
35 min
All Ages
Topics: Seasons, Planetary Motion, Cultural Astronomy
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Don't Duck, Look Up!
Dudley Duck has his very first day outside, and is surprised to find out about stars and the Sun. The lesson discusses the concepts of sunrise, sunset, light from the sun, sun observing safety, daily motion, moon shapes, and day-night. Different motions will be demonstrated at the proper times on the planetarium dome.
30 min
Age 1-6
Topics: Rotation, Apparent Solar Motion, Moon Phases (brief).
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Wilbear's Adventure
Join Wilbear on an adventure among the clouds as he learns about and experiences powered flight!
22 min
Age 5-12
Topics: Aviation History and Technology
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
The story of the mighty hunter is told in full dome animation. Appropriate for children of all ages.
25 min
Age 3+
Topics: Cultural Astronomy.
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Colors of Summer
The stars, constellations and interesting astronomical objects in the Summer. Special attention to the colors of stars.
English and Español
20 min
Age 6+
Topics: Star Properties, Constellations, Cultural Astronomy.
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The Stars of Autumn
The stars, constellations and interesting astronomical objects in the Fall.
English and Español
20 min
Age 6+
Topics: Constellations, Cultural Astronomy.
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Winter Tales
The stars, constellations and interesting astronomical objects in the Winter.
English and Español
20 min
Age 6+
Topics: Constellations, Cultural Astronomy.
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A Dipper Full of Stars
The stars, constellations and interesting astronomical objects in the Spring with special attention to Slaves escaping the South during the civil war.
English and Español
20 min
Age 6+
Topics: Constellations, Cultural Astronomy.
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Ringworld
The international space mission Cassini/Huygens has arrived at Saturn, after a seven-year journey. Cassini is the first spacecraft to study this popular planet from orbit, and will do so for four years. Find out what it took to get there.
50 min
Age 10+
Topics: Planets in Our Solar System, Distances in Space, Robotic Space Exploration.
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Hubble Vision 2
A tribute to the peerless Hubble Space Telescope. This show includes stunning visuals, compelling astronomy, and beautiful music from Geodesium. Produced by Loch Ness Productions.
30 min
Age 10+
Topics: Planets in Our Solar System, Distances in Space, Universal Motion, Universal Expansion, Doppler Effect.
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Moondreams
Moons of the solar system, including Earth's moon and Jupiter's moon, Europa.
30 min
Age 12+
Topics: Properties of our Moon and Other Moons in the Solar System.
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The Mysterious Light: The Aurora
Beautiful show displaying and explaining the Northern Lights.
15 min
Age 12+
Topics: Properties of the Sun, Sun-Earth System, Electromagnetism, the Aurora.
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