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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Laser Bon Jovi

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

After ushering in the era of pop-metal with their hit singles "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Living on a Prayer," and "Wanted Dead or Alive," Bon Jovi grew out of the big-haired '80s to become one of the biggest American rock bands of their time occasionally hitting on the adult contemporary charts without ever […]

Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef

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

The vastness of our planet's oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluokahina, the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluokahinas colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace... until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it's up to the young sawfish Jake and his […]

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

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

Enjoy a wondrous journey through the world of color and beyond! Discover why the sky is blue, Mars is red, and why many things are the color they are. Tour the interior of a plant leaf, voyage through a human eye, then step into the invisible universe as you investigate x-rays by taking on a […]

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 Zeppelin

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

Many critics proclaim Led Zeppelin to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and 70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative, and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2, and The Beatles. Now, you […]

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 […]

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