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The Stars From My Backyard

Robert J. Novins Planetarium 1 College Drive Ocean County College Building 13, Toms River, NJ, United States

A live presenter uses "the magic of the dome" to teach school-aged children about the sun, moon, weather, constellations, and planets visible in the current sky. Along the way, fun stories, songs, and even a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction to the sky for elementary school-aged children and their families. This live, […]

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Robert J. Novins Planetarium 1 College Drive Ocean County College Building 13, Toms River, NJ, United States

Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the […]

The Little Star That Could

Robert J. Novins Planetarium 1 College Drive Ocean County College Building 13, Toms River, NJ, United States

"The Little Star That Could” is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star searching for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star unique, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Will Little Star ever find his […]

Laser Rocket Man

Robert J. Novins Planetarium 1 College Drive Ocean County College Building 13, Toms River, NJ, United States

"I've always wanted to smash a guitar over someone's head. You just can't do that with a piano. "Elton John's unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the 20th century's biggest music icons. What better way to celebrate his musical hits than with laser light accompaniment? Sit back, relax, and […]

Experience The Aurora

Robert J. Novins Planetarium 1 College Drive Ocean County College Building 13, Toms River, NJ, United States

Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, our crews captured timelapse images of the Aurora Borealis with high-resolution digital SLR cameras outfitted with fisheye lenses. The results are spectacular. For the first time, the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive […]

Wonders of the Seasonal Sky

Robert J. Novins Planetarium 1 College Drive Ocean County College Building 13, Toms River, NJ, United States

Join our live Planetarium presenter for an in-depth tour of our current sky over New Jersey! This ever-changing program explores the season's constellations, bright stars, visible planets, deep sky objects, and celestial highlights. Constellation mythology and recent events are also included. Prepare to ask and answer questions as our presenter creates an informal atmosphere for […]

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