Dawn of the Space Age Planetarium Show

Relive the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of Man’s first steps into space.

Who were these men and women that took part in these death-defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and dedication to explore.

TICKETS:
Adults: $5

Children (under 12): $3

Planetarium members: FREE

Astronaut Planetarium Show

What does it take to become an astronaut? Take a journey from Earth into space and beyond. Experience a rocket launch from inside the human body, and float around inside the International Space Station. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, this exciting fulldome presentation lets you discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.

TICKETS:

Adults: $5

Children (under 12): $3

Planetarium members: FREE

Perfect Little Planet Planetarium Show

Perfect Little Planet

Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes: a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.

TICKETS:

Adults: $5

Children (under 12): $5

Planetarium members: FREE 

Earth, Moon & Sun Planetarium Show

Earth, Moon, and Sun

This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science.

Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets. Examine the Moon’s orbit, craters, phases and eclipses. You’ll even take a look at past and future space travel to our Moon…and beyond!

TICKETS:

Adults – $5

Children (12 & under) – $3

Planetarium members: FREE

 

Brazosport Planetarium offers more looks at Webb, Spanish show in August

Brazosport Planetarium’s weekly Tuesday night show in July brought in big crowds to see the amazing first images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. While original plans called for a new show in August, leadership made the decision to offer “Webb’s First Images: Latest Views From the Newest Telescope” on the first two Tuesdays of the month, August 2 & 9, at 7:00 PM in BASF Planetarium!

Later in the month, audiences may purchase tickets to see “To Worlds Beyond: Journey Through the Solar System” on August 16, 23, 26 & 30, also at 7:00 PM in BASF Planetarium.

Spanish-speaking planetarium visitors are invited to attend “Astronomia a Gran Escala”, the all-Spanish show looking at the observatories in Chile and the people who keep them running, on Thursday, August 25 at 7:00 PM in BASF Planetarium.

Additionally, the planetarium is continuing to offer different shows each Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM, which are perfect for families visiting The Center.

Tickets to shows are free to planetarium members; non-member tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Purchase tickets online NOW!

Brazosport Planetarium’s July show features images from Webb Telescope

Join Brazosport Planetarium during July to see brand new images of space from NASA’s James Webb Telescope! Shows will run Tuesdays (7/5, 12, 19 & 26) and the 4th Friday (7/22) at 7:00 PM in BASF Planetarium.

 

The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful telescope ever built. It was designed to study the history of our universe ranging from the Big Bang to the formation of other planetary systems and the evolution of our own solar system. NASA will be releasing the first color images during July, and we can’t wait to bring them to YOU!

 

Tickets are free to planetarium members; non-member tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Purchase your tickets online *OR* during regular business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M-F) at the Box Office or via phone at 979-265-7661.