South Florida Science Museum

Welcome to the web page for Aldrin Planetarium at South Florida Science Museum. We certainly are glad that you have stopped by to learn more about what we do here. Aldrin Planetarium enjoys a proud legacy of being the first and only public planetarium in Palm Beach County. Since 1964, we have served to educate and entertain people, just like you, about the wonders of the Universe.

Spend some time here on our website; check out our current show schedule, read an article about astronomy, or even send me an e-mail. I would love to chat with you about astronomy, physics, our mission, and our goals.

We thank you for visiting us today, and we look forward to seeing you under the stars.

Woodrow William Grizzle III

Director, Aldrin Planetarium

The Planetarium reserves the right to change the schedule at any time.

A minimum of five (5) laser show tickets must be sold in order for the laser show to run.

Please call in advance to verify schedule.

Due to darkened conditions in the Planetarium, there is no late seating. Visitors must be present 15 minutes prior to showtime to guarantee seating.

STAR SHOWS* LASER SHOWS

Astronomical Events - 2008
South Florida Science Museum
Aldrin Planetarium
Woodrow W. Grizzle III, Director

20 March 2008 - Vernal Equinox
The first day of spring, the vernal equinox is one of two points on Earth's orbit that affords Terrans equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

The return of Laser Lightning evening concerts!

Sponsored by 98.7 The Gater and 94.3 Real Radio

(Rated PG)

2008

March 8
7:00 PM Pink Floyd: The Wall
8:30 PM Dark Side of the Moon

April 12
7:00 PM Best of Echoes
8:30 PM Think Pink

May 10
7:00 PM Nine Inch Nails
8:30 PM Pink Floyd: The Wall

June 14
7:00 PM Dark Side of the Moon
8:30 PM Think Pink

July 12
7:00 PM Best of Echoes
8:30 PM Pink Floyd: The Wall

August 9
7:00 PM Nine Inch Nails
8:30 PM Dark Side of the Moon

September 13
7:00 PM Pink Floyd: The Wall
8:30 PM Dark Side of the Moon

No late seating permitted, please come early to guarantee seating. All laser lightning shows are $8 per person and includes a pair of ChromaDepth 3D laser glasses.

LASER FUN 1!
Come out Friday through Sunday at 3:00pm for fun times in the planetarium! This special laser concert features family-friendly songs set to dazzling 3-D laser lights. The Beatles, John Denver, Rush and others will delight all ages with favorite familiar sounds.

Enhance your laser experience when you purchase
3-D laser glasses for $1.50!

New Planetarium Show!
The Planets


A new planetarium show called The Planets is now playing at Aldrin Planetarium. Narrated by Kate Mulgrew of Star Trek: Voyager, The Planets promises a tour of our solar system that is as thought provoking as it is beautiful. Walk along the steep edge of the Valles Marineris, the grand canyon of Mars, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover ice geysers on Neptunes moon, Triton, the coldest place we know of in the solar system. The Planets was produced by the Southeastern Planetarium Association, of which Aldrin Planetarium is a member. It was written by Jon U. Bell of Hallstrom Planetarium, Ft. Pierce, Florida, narrated by Kate Mulgrew, music and sound effects were arranged and performed by Jonn Serrie, featuring Gustav Holsts The Planets. The visual and DVD processing was undertaken by Adam Thanz and Jason Dorfman of Bays Mountain Planetarium, with additional artwork by Richard McColman of Morehead Planetarium and Deborah Mann of Bays Mountain Planetarium. Voice recording was done by Phantom Audio, and voice mastering was by Joe Lenartiene of WCQS Radio 88.9 FM, Ft. Pierce.

	Every Day at 1:00 PM through March 2008
	Admission to the planetarium show is free for museum members, $ 4.00 adults, $2.00 for children, including ASTC reciprocal memberships.

Night Skies Above the Palm Beaches

	Discover bright stars, constellations and planets that are visible from your very own backyard. Become enlightened about the night sky!
	Every Day at 2:00 PM
	Admission to the planetarium show is free for mueum members, $4.00 adults, $2.00 for children, including ASTC reciprocal memberships.

The Friendly Stars
Children's Show (ages 3-6)
	Meet Sol, the sun, in this all-digital, interactive planetarium show for our youngest viewers. Get to know "our" star and meet some new ones!
	Saturdays at Noon
	Admission to the planetarium show is free for museum members, $4 for adults, $2.00 for children, including ASTC reciprocal memberships.

Enjoy dozens of hands-on experiments and displays throughout the Museum and Florida’s only science themed mini-golf. The Museum features displays of natural history including Florida Ice Age fossils, and the McGinty Aquariums.