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TAKE A TRIP TO THE STARS!
OMSI's Kendall Planetarium is a unique environment that blends art, science, fantasy, and fun. The largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in the Pacific Northwest, Kendall Planetarium features educational and entertaining multimedia presentations on astronomy and space science.
All seats are $5.75 / $4.75 for members. There is no late seating so please arrive early. Tickets for all OMSI attractions are also available at the museum during regular museum hours.
The Planets
July 18 —1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Free for Members / $5.75 for Nonmembers
From Mercury to Neptune, explore the wonders of our solar system without leaving the surface of Earth! This program examines the basic characteristics of each of the eight planets, the dwarf planet Pluto and includes a live presentation.
Free admission for members / $5.75 for nonmembers.
Presenter: Dave Powell. Guide: Jim Todd
Upcoming Starry Nights LIVE! schedule:
August 8, 1:00–2:00 p.m.: Comets & Meteor Showers
OMSI KENDALL PLANETARIUM FULLDOME SHOWS
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Daily: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
Climb aboard a magical cardboard rocket with two young adventurers and get a breathtaking, up-close look at each of our solar system's planets.
Starry Night LIVE!
Daily: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Learn about the interesting stories of the constellations and others in this live presentation in OMSI's Kendall Planetarium. It is not just stars everyone can see in the night sky—planets, constellations, zodiac, shooting stars and satellites are all there if you know when and where to look. Navigate by the stars and discover how you can become a backyard astronomer.
Stars
Daily: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars.
Two Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope
Daily: 1:00 p.m.
Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope traces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass—using two small pieces of glass—to the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. It explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400 years.
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