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• Voyage to Distant Worlds - Fulldome Planetarium Show

  • When
    09/21/2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
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  Voyage to Distant Worlds provides a tour of the objects in our solar system from the sun out to the Kuiper belt.  This science-rich planetarium show includes the latest information from various observatories and robotic space probes.
  

  Show duration:  38 minutes
  Recommended for: General Audiences - best for age 10 and up
  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.

  
  

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• Sunstruck - Fulldome Planetarium Show

  • When
    09/21/2024
  •  
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

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  Sunstruck is a fulldome planetarium show that explores the sun's structure, energy, and impact on life on Earth.  The show covers the sun's structure, energy source, and how solar activity affects the world. It also explores the sun's connection to the universe's cycle of life and death.

  Show duration:  21 minutes
  Recommended for: General Audiences
  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.

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• The Great Solar System Adventure

  • When
    09/22/2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

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  Come along as the "Great Schiaparelli" leads everyone on The Great Solar System Adventure!

  Explore both the wonders and perils of visting the planets in our solar system. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, you'll experience a breathtaking, death-defying tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.

  Show duration:  25 minutes
  Recommended for: children and general audiences
  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.

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• Our Solar System - Are Other Star Systems the Same? - In Person Presentation

  • When
    09/22/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
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  "Our Solar System - Are Other Star Systems the Same?" provides space lovers with an opportunity to attend an in-person talk about our celestial neighborhood and how it compares to other star systems in our galaxy. The talk will be presented by a NASA Solar System Ambassador.

  One or more short fulldome planetarium shows will also be shown. Titles to be determined.

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• APS planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    10/05/2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington.

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• APS planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    10/05/2024
  •  
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington.

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• APS planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    10/06/2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington.

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• APS planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    10/06/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington.

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• Stars Tonight - October 2024

  • When
    10/07/2024
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  On the first Monday of the month*, please join Jonathan Harmon for Stars Tonight. This program offers an in-depth look at the stars and various celestial phenomena.
  

  Due to the 90 minute length of the program and lateness of the hour, Stars Tonight is not recommended for young children.

  Please note, at this time APS can only accept cash or checks and admission is first-come, first-served at the door. There are no advance reservations available at this time. The doors open 20 minutes before the show and there is no admission once the show begins.

  *When the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the program will happen on the following Monday.

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• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    10/19/2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

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• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    10/19/2024
  •  
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

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• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    10/20/2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    10/20/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    11/16/2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    11/16/2024
  •  
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    11/17/2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    11/17/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    12/14/2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    12/14/2024
  •  
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    12/15/2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details
• FOAP planetarium show - TBD

  • When
    12/15/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  The planetarium show for this date is to be determined.
  

  After the show, there will be a short sky talk in the planetarium.
  

  Show details