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Events Calendar
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Winter-Spring 2012 Calendar
January 6 - May 26, 2012
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Open Friday-Saturday 12:00 am. – 4:00 p.m.
3rd Weekend of each month Laser Shows 5 & 6 p. m. |
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Ingram
Planetarium has interesting astronomy and science programs for all ages
in the 85-seat Sky Theater. All shows are 1 hour or less. The theater
simulates a perfectly dark, starry night and it is unsafe to move around
during the shows. Late
arrivals are not admitted to the theater.
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Planetarium Shows in the
Sky Theater
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Sept 9
thru Nov 19
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Show Time
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Friday
- Saturday |
Show Description
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1 p.m.
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Seven Wonders |
Turn back time and witness
the seven ancient wonders of the world as they have not been seen for thousands
of years. Then journey through space and see seven cosmic wonders as never seen
before.
Click here to view trailer
All ages |
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2 p.m.
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Two Pieces of Glass |
There
is a great distance between objects in space and us. Therefore, astronomers
reply on telescopes as a tool for their studies. Join us as we explore the
heavens leaning about space and the history of telescopes though the eyes of
astronomers
All ages |
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3 p.m. |
Oasis in space |
Voyage through the solar
system and deep into the universe in search of water, The key ingredient to
life on earth. Learn about our solar system and the universe.
Click here to view trailer
All Ages |
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4 p.m.
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Astronaut |
Experience a rocket launch from
inside the body of an astronaut as you explore amazing visualizations of space,
float around the Space Shuttle, and watch Chad, an animated test astronaut as he
learns about the perils of space.
All Ages |
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Admission
per Show includes Science Hall exhibits
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$8
Adult
$6 Senior Adults 60+
$6
Children age 3 - 16
Group
Reservations: Call for details
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Use your Planetarium receipt and save $1 off admission at
the Museum of Coastal Carolina |
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Special Events
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Mar 3 |
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
50 Years of Circling the Earth
(round and round we go) |
In 1961, Alan Shepard was the 1st American in space, 50 years ago.
John Glenn made history on Feb 20, 1962 when he was the 1st American to
orbit the Earth. Dr. Kirkham, former Hubble Space Telescope System
Engineer, will talk about Orbiting Earth and the science involved in
taking a trip around Earth in space. |
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12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Pi Day |
Special activities in our Science Hall involving Pi |
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June 5 |
TBD |
Ten year Anniversary of Ingram Planetarium and Transit of Venus |
Details to follow |
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Laser Shows
with Rock 'n' Roll music
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Laser Shows
3rd Weekend of each Month
Show listing to be
announced soon
Jan 20 & 21
5 PM Laser Beatles
6 PM Laser Led Zeppelin
Feb 17 & 18
5 PM Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
6 PM Pink Floyd: The Wall*
Mar 16 & 17
5 PM Laser Retro
6 PM Laser Arena Rock
Apr 20 & 21
5 PM Laseropolis
6 PM Laser U2
May 18 & 19
5 PM Laser Beatles
6 PM Laser Spirit
Click on Program title above to see song listing
* Not recommended for young children
All shows are subject
to change without advance notice
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Support Ingram Planetarium.
Become a Member and help us continue to provide
quality astronomy and science programs.
Call for an application and enjoy the benefits of membership at
Ingram Planetarium.
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Volunteer Positions Available.
Join our association of volunteers for fun and friendship in a
relaxed environment that’s out of this world!
Positions available in visitor service, gift shop, science
education, clerical, and dome theater operations.
Ask about Internship Positions.
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