Fourth Grade and Above Narrated by Ewan McGregor Running Time: 45-60 minutes The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Astronaut is an immersive planetarium show created in cooperation with the National Space Centre that takes you from Earth into space … and beyond. The experience begins with a rocket launch from inside the body of [...]

Public Shows Dates: August 6 and 7, 2010 Time: 6:30pm and 8:00pm Cost: $5.00 The greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll band of all time! Laser Beatles will take you back to a different time in history to re-experience and remember the evolution of this musical phenomenon. 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 [...]

Pre-kindergarten through Fourth Grade and Families Running Time: 45 – 60 minutes This program transports audiences to a unique world: colorful and foreign, full of adventure and danger, riddles and mysteries, old legends and myths. A world inhabited by creatures that are humorous and courageous, lovable and bizarre, charming and perilous. Kaluoka’hina is an enchanted tropical coral reef that mankind cannot find. Its colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in paradisiacal peace. Until a volcano breaks the spell. Now it’s [...]

Public Shows Date: September 11, 2010 Time: 7:00pm The Heritage Planetarium is proud to present a laser program that celebrates the accomplishments and dreams of humanity. Utilizing a wonderful mix of pop, classic rock, oldies, adult contemporary, and patriotic music, Laser Spirit is a motivating laser show that will make you proud to be a visionary, idealist, achiever, and American. This program is accompanied with stirring laser effects and beautiful background artwork and images that all come together to produce [...]

Pre-kindergarten through First Grade Running Time: 45 minutes For pre-kindergarteners through first grade students, this 2-D program tells the story of the mythology behind one of the most famous constellations in the night sky. A fun experience for the entire family! The program concludes with a live look at the current night sky, including how to find Orion from your own backyard!

Public Shows Dates: September 3 and 4, 2010 This is what laser shows are all about! The Heritage Planetarium proudly presents “Laser Vinyl” – a program that captures the pure intent of the laser show experience. Accompanying a fantastic musical concert representing the best of classic rock is some of the most beautiful and stunning laser and digital art ever produced! Reminisce, tap your feet, and enjoy a truly fantastic audio-visual event that will rock your body, mind, and soul! [...]

Public Shows Dates: September 10, 2010 Time: 7:00pm Intermediate Grade to High School Narrated by John DeLancie Running Time: 60 minutes This immersive digital dome production is narrated by John de Lancie, also know as “Q” of the Star Trek series. The program incorporates several of the latest theories regarding black holes. Designed for general audiences, this full-length production features scientifically accurate 3-D simulations of black holes and the strange relativistic effects they can create. Topics include: How are super [...]

The Heritage Planetarium is proud to present an entertainment music show featuring one of the greatest bands of the last three decades, featuring U2’s timeless classic and modern hits. This laser musical concert is set against a backdrop of the latest full-dome immersive digital art and analog lighting effects. Your eyes and ears will be your guides into an immerse journey through this British band’s rise and success! Laser U2 is a visually and audibly intense program and is not [...]

Designed with school groups in mind, this matinee of LaserMania is 15 minutes shorter than the full show. Many schools elect to see both a planetarium show followed by a laser show, which can be two hours and a lot to sit through. Planetarium shows and laser shows are designed to be independent productions, and combined can be too much stimulus when seen back-to-back. The matinee program utilizes the same effects as the full version; it merely has had four [...]

You asked for it, and here it is! The Heritage Planetarium is proud to present a tribute to the great anthems of the 1980s with LaseRetro. Astonishing laser and digital art is coupled with upbeat rock and pop songs from one of the most exciting periods in mainstream music: the ‘80s! With the latest and most advanced programming techniques used to create spectacular and striking laser, digital and analog lighting effects, LaseRetro will become a favorite with everyone! Intensity Value [...]

Pre-kindergarten through First Grade Running Time: 45 – 60 minutes A cast of endangered animals takes planetarium visitors on a unique and colorful experience! Scarlett McCaw finds a crossword puzzle book and tries to solve one entitled “Our Place in Space.” Scarlett must get help from her animal friends, including an Indian elephant and a polar bear! The animals all try to figure the puzzle out, using everyday examples and ideas to finally arrive at the correct answers. By doing [...]

Fourth Grade and Above Running Time: 45 minutes While attending a local star party, two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe. Their conversation with a local female astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made. The students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments [...]