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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 […]

One Sky Project

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

One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One Sky connects us all. Winner of the best short film at the Macon Film Festival 2023 in Georgia. 6 short films that touch on the topics of finding patterns and […]

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 […]

Laser Grateful Dead

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

America's greatest cosmic rock & roll band, from kaleidoscopic psychedelia to homespun country rock to epic live jams and beyond, The Grateful Dead's songs are woven into the very fabric of music itself. Now experience "The Dead" on a whole other level - through laser light! Laser Show Running Time: 55 minutes Show Playlist: Touch […]

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 […]

Did An Asteroid Really Kill The Dinosaurs?

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

Did a space rock six miles wide slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living species at that time, including the dinosaurs? Cosmic collisions are abundant in our solar system. See the numerous craters on worlds like the moon, Mars, and even distant Pluto. Explore the dinosaur […]

Nature Of Science

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

Nature of Science is a 20 minute program intended to communicate what science is and how science works. This show features interviews with university science faculty as they discuss their work. Show Topics: Scientific Process, Scientific Laws, Scientific Hypotheses, Scientific Theories Fulldome Film This film is approximately 20 minutes long https://booking.ocean.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=13001 planetarium@ocean.edu 732-255-0343

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 […]

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 […]

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