On Saturday, June 13th, there will be three different programs offered at Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium.
Tickets (only $5 for adults, $3.50 for children and seniors!) are currently available online at: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/friendsoftheplanetarium.
A limited number of tickets for each program will also be available at the door 30 minutes before showtime.
Schedule:
4:30pm – The American Scientific Revolution
A special living history presentation, featuring a conversation with two famed scientists of the Revolutionary War era. Dr. Benjamin Franklin (portrayed by Barry Stevens) & astronomer David Rittenhouse (played by Dean Howarth) will be interviewed about their work in science and how curiosity, experimentation, and the pursuit of knowledge helped fuel the American Revolution and the founding of the new republic.
Duration 1 hour – for general audiences
6:00pm – From Earth to the Universe – fulldome planetarium show
The night sky has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. From Earth to the Universe explains the history of astronomy, and the invention and development of the telescope. Using knowledge gained from today’s advanced observatories, you will travel far from our solar system to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and go beyond the Milky Way to see myriad galaxies and the vastness of space.
Duration 30 minutes – for general audiences (best for ages 9 and older)
7:30pm – Explore – fulldome planetarium show
Humanity has long dreamed of moving beyond Earth and exploring space. The planetarium show Explore looks at the advancement of science as part of our quest for spaceflight, covering astronomy, the solar system, and orbital mechanics in a straightforward, accessible way.
Want to know about Kepler’s laws of planetary motion? Curious about how a spacecraft moves from one orbit to another? This show is for you!
Duration 27 minutes – for general audiences (best for ages 9 and older)