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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 […]

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 Pink Floyd: The Wall

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

Pink Floyd is always a crowd favorite, and The Wall is considered one of the best classic rock albums ever. It is a timeless classic and one of Pink Floyd's best, becoming the group's second best seller behind Dark Side of the Moon. Laser Show This show is approximately 50 minutes long. May contain lyrics […]

A Teenager’s Guide To The Galaxy

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

Created and hosted by cosmically curious teenagers from urban Milwaukee schools, this unique cosmic experience will take you on a dynamic journey across the universe and through time. Explore the origins and fate of the universe, black holes, and our Sun. Witness stunning full-dome animations video scripted, storyboarded, and narrated by inspiring young adults. This […]

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 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

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