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Wonders of the Spring 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sunset Meditation

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

How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Exercise is one way. Physical activity and fitness have been discussed in many NASA outreach efforts. However, outreach efforts regarding other branches of health, emotional, psychological, and social well-being are lacking. Given that jobs come with stress, a global understanding of the science of stress […]

Laser Beatles

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

  The Fab Four's best spanning 6 years and 11 albums becomes the background for dazzling laser art and spectacular digital and analog effects. All ages and backgrounds will appreciate this fantasy tribute of music and light to The Beatles and how they helped define a generation. Laser Show Runtime 47 Minutes Show Playlist Magical […]

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

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

Have you ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars, and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft far from Earth? The new Bell original planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, explores these questions and more. […]

Laser Taylor Swift

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

What's better than a Tay Swift playlist? A Tay Swift playlist set to laser lights! Enjoy unforgettable hits from all of her ten distinct eras. Sing along to all your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser light can. Players gonna play, haters gonna hate, fakers gonna fake, so […]

Cleopatra’s Universe

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

Explore the truths and mysteries of Egypt’s legendary queen, Cleopatra. Experience the life and times of Cleopatra as you travel back in time to see stunning recreations of Alexandra’s Library, Cleopatra’s Palace, and the Pharaoh’s Lighthouse. Discover the powerful Greek and Roman influences on the world of Cleopatra, and see Eratosthenes figure out the size […]

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, […]

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