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TOPICS:
space travel, moon features (craters, mountains), basic time concepts, cats

DESCRIPTION:
When his best friend gets a job on the Moon, Larry the Cat finds a way to go along! Through Larry's adventure, we learn about cats, the Moon, and space travel in this enjoyable cartoon star show was produced by Loch Ness Productions.

Combine "Larry Cat in Space" with "Sky Quest" for the perfect Kindergarten/1st grade double feature ($3.00 PER PERSON)!

TOPICS:
constellations, stars, Moon, Sun, and planets

DESCRIPTION:
Come along with a young woman 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. This program was created by Loch Ness Productions.

Combine "Larry Cat in Space" with "Sky Quest" for the perfect Kindergarten/1st grade double feature ($3.00 PER PERSON)!

TOPICS:
Sun, Moon, and planets

DESCRIPTION: 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? This program was created by the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City, UT.

This presentation combines perfectly with our live sky show "The Stars Over Texas!"

TOPICS: constellations, stars, motion of sun, seasonal sky changes, nebulae, star clusters, supernovae, black holes, and space exploration

DESCRIPTION:
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 North Star, the constellations, and the motion of the sky. Baxter also explains such astronomical phenomena as supernovas and black holes in terms any cowpoke can understand in this Loch Ness planetarium show production.

TOPICS:
constellations, stars, seasonal sky changes, planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and telescopes

DESCRIPTION:
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, produced by Loch Ness Productions, 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.

This presentation goes well with either "Destination: Pluto" or "The Planets".

TOPICS:
Sun, planets, moon, asteroids, and comets

DESCRIPTION:
Take a ride on the imaginary space cruiser Titanic on an informative journey through the solar system as we make our way to the icy world Pluto. Zoom past the planets at the unbelievable speed of 93 million miles per minute! In this program produced by the Paulucci Space Theater, you will explore the entire solar system including: the fiery and turbulent surface of the Sun; the surfaces and features of the four Terrestrial planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; see the swirling clouds, fantastic storms, marvelous moons, and magnificent rings of the Jovian planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune; and will also explore the nature of comets and asteroids. This program also includes a detailed explanation why astronomers no longer consider Pluto to be a major planet.

TOPICS:
constellations, stars, formation of the solar system, Sun, planets, comets, and the search for exoplanets

DESCRIPTION:
Produced by the Southeast Planetarium Association, this program provides an in-depth look of each of the planets. Narrated by Kate Mulgrew, best known for her role as Captain Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager, the content of this program is geared towards middle to high-school students. The program is updated and specifically designed to immerse the audience in current images from NASA missions, including the Hubble Telescope. During the show, you will visit some of the fantastic objects that make up our Solar System—from the blazing hot surface of our star the Sun, to the frozen crusts of tiny comets. The program concludes with a constellation tour pointing out the locations of several worlds (exoplanets) orbiting distant stars.

TOPICS:
solar energy, reason for the seasons, water cycle, cloud formations, development of thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes

DESCRIPTION:
Discover the awesome fury of a tornado, witness the destructive power of a category four hurricane, and be swept into a thunderstorm. This program, produced by The New Detroit Science Center, gives you an incredible look at the Earth’s weather and all its many forms. Along with spectacular weather footage, this program features a journey into space to explore the Sun’s effect on weather conditions and on-screen appearances by news meteorologists to further uncover the science of our planet’s climate. A teacher's guide complete with classroom activities is available here. Note - This program was produced before the adoption of the Enhanced Fujita scale (EF scale) for tornado damage. Click here to see the current EF scale.

TOPICS:
telescopes, stars, constellations, planets, comets, star clusters, nebulae, star formation, black holes, and galaxies

DESCRIPTION:
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 limits of the observable universe. This Loch Ness production shows you the best and most exciting Hubble images, woven them into an engaging story of cosmic exploration. HUBBLE Vision is a fascinating tour of the cosmos — from Earth orbit.