The Hansen Dome Theatre is a dome-shaped theater with a 55-foot diameter. It can seat more than 150 guests. This 360-degree immersive experience can display accurate starfields, animated presentations, and even take visitors on a trip through space.
Skywatch: Live Shows
Description
2nd and 3rd Grade
Students will learn about sunrise and sunset, and then watch the moon change shape over time. They will discover how Earth’s rotation causes the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars in the sky. They will also observe the spheres of the Earth, Moon, and Sun from space.
6th Grade: Moon Phases
Students will view the Moon and its phases from Earth. They will then discover how the Moon orbiting around the Earth creates the moon’s phases. (SEEd Standard 6.1.1)
6th Grade: Seasons
Students will study the changing elevation of the Sun in the sky at different times of year. They will also observe the Earth and its tilt as it orbits around the Sun and learn how this creates the seasons. (SEEd Standard 6.1.1)
6th Grade: Solar System, Gravity, and Inertia
This presentation will focus on the planets and their attributes, as well as the technology used to observe and understand our Solar System. Students will investigate how gravity and inertia combine to cause planetary and lunar orbits. (SEEd Standard 6.1.3 and 6.1.2)
6th Grade: Scale/Constellations
Students will be taught how to find seasonal constellations. They will also gain a new appreciation of size and distance in the universe.
We have many Dome Shows are in our permanent collection which are always available. Other shows, however, are only available for a limited time.
Repertory Dome Shows with recommended age levels.
Show Title
Suggested Grade Levels
Educator Guides
Accidental Astronauts
K-4th
Attack of the Space Pirates
K-3rd
Not available.
Black Holes
4th-High School
Exploding Universe
Extreme Planets
Perfect Little Planet
Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Stars of the Pharaohs
Ultimate Universe
Limited Engagement Dome Shows with recommended age levels.
Suggest Grade Levels
Explore
Faster than Light
Available here.
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