PLANETARIUM SHOW PUBLIC SCHEDULE

The Cook Education Center Planetarium offers a schedule shows to the general public. Please note that the planetarium theater is used exclusively for Navarro College courses and group scheduling Monday through Friday during the school year.

The general public is always welcome to sit in on a group presentation if seating is available. This schedule is subject to change in response to the needs of Navarro College, large groups, and private events. Please call the Cook Center at 1-800-988-5317 or (903)874-1211 to verify the current planetarium schedule.

	The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket January 7, 2012 - March 10, 2012 Saturdays at 1:00 PM (30 minutes) SPECIAL $1.00 FAMILY MATINEE! Take a trip with two adventurous kids, and a very talkative astronomy book from the library, as they explore the planets of our solar system in their very own cardboard rocket. Along the way, they learn something special about each of the planets. By the way, do you think you can figure out the secret of the cardboard rocket?
	More than Meets the Eye January 7, 2012 - March 10, 2012 Saturdays at 2:00 PM (30 minutes) There's something special in the night sky for everyone to find - all you have to do is look up! This program combines stargazing and constellation identification with planet viewing and locating deep sky objects like nebulas and galaxies. This program also shows you what to expect when you actually see these objects through a telescope and explains how astronomers produce those beautiful pictures of celestial objects you see in magazines and on the web.
	Hubble Vision January 7, 2012 - March 10, 2012 Saturdays at 3:00 PM (30 minutes) Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers, and made an astonishing array of discoveries. From nearby objects in the solar system to the most distant galaxies at the limits of the observable universe, Hubble has unlocked the secrets of the cosmos and uncovered even more questions. HUBBLE Vision is a fascinating tour of the cosmos from Earth orbit.
	Sky Quest March 17, 2012 - May 26, 2012 Saturdays at 1:00 PM (30 minutes) SPECIAL $1.00 FAMILY MATINEE! Come along with a young sky watcher on her personal quest to find a special place in the night sky. During the program, she shares her telescope views of the Moon, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with us; points out stars and constellations; and encourages everyone to take the time to look up, even if stargazing in urban areas with light pollution.
	The Cowboy Astronomer March 17, 2012 - May 26, 2012 Saturdays at 2:00 PM (30 minutes) Join famous cowboy poet Baxter Black out on the open prairie under a beautiful starry night sky. Baxter Black's unique blend of western humor and storytelling makes this presentation come to life as you learn about the stars, constellations, and the motion of the sky. Baxter also explains such astronomical phenomena as supernovas and black holes in terms any cowpoke can understand.
	Galaxies March 17, 2012 - May 26, 2012 Saturdays at 3:00 PM (30 minutes) Astronomy author Timothy Ferris is your guide to the most fabulous objects in the universe. Galaxies are the biggest things in the cosmos! Explore these fantastic structures filled with billions of stars, huge clouds of gas and dust, and other fascinating features. Galaxies is a visual treat covering galaxies of all shapes and sizes across the entire cosmos.