Upcoming Events at Lodestar, NM Museum of Natural History & Science

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Linda Fey
Ecology Educator
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
phone:505-841-2849 fax:505-841-2808


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LodeStar Calendar Listings
January 1 – February 28, 2007
Upcoming:
STARRY NIGHTS - 'the ultimate urban star party'
LodeStar's popular Saturday evening observing program runs from
January 6 – February 24, 2007
Starry Nights features a 'double–dome' experience!
First, we start you off with a new world-class planetarium show in our 55-foot-
diameter digital dome theater. We take you deep into the cosmos and wrap you in
big, colorful visuals of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Next you get to
experience our observatory where you will, weather permitting, observe with your
own eyes those deep-space objects that you have just learned about inside the
planetarium.
Shows start every Saturday evening at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00pm,
with a Bilingual (Spanish/English) language show at 8:30pm.
Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12.
841-5955 - (Military & UNM Students, Employees and their Families who present a
valid Military or UNM Lobo Card get a 25% Discount).
Ongoing:
New Digital Dome Planetarium Shows Continue at
LodeStar!
Daily Double-Feature – 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity: Zip through other-worldly wormholes,
experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a
star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Cutting-edge science and technology
provide the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Presented in
ultra-high definition immersive digital dome video. Narrated by Liam Neeson.
Can you feel the pull?
Wonders of the Universe Travel from the Big Bang to today's Earth in a stunning
journey to witness the most provocative aspects of the cosmos. Presented in ultra-
high definition immersive digital dome video with an original score by Michael
Stearns.
Daily – 10am, 11am & 4pm
A new live Enchanted Skies: The Digital Universe show uses new state-of-the-art
3D immersive reality tools and astronomical data that'll fly you through the cosmos
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in stunning detail. Learn about the constellations and celestial delights above New
Mexico tonight, explore our solar system, and then travel through the stars and
beyond to see the universe as never before.
Planetarium Admission Information
Admission to each show is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children
ages 3-12.
For more information: 841-5955 or www.lodestar.unm.edu
Virtual Voyages (Motion Simulator Theater Ride, starts every 15 minutes
daily from 10am – 4:30pm)
The Dinosaur Simulator - Experience the life and times of the dinosaurs through their
eyes while your seat moves with the film action. Virtual Voyages is a high-energy
ride-film that moves you in six different directions, simulating movement through a
prehistoric landscape. You'll watch the action through the eyes of seven different
dinosaurs as they interact in a realistic portrayal of their dangerous environment.
You'll move with the movie, without leaving your seat!
Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12.
For safety considerations, children under 4 are not allowed on Virtual Voyages.
For more information: 841-5955 or www.lodestar.unm.edu
JANUARY
January 5
Evening Shows: 6pm & 7:30pm
First Fridays Fractals: In the LodeStar Planetarium 55 foot digital dome!
On the First Friday of January come to the planetarium to behold the spectacular
beauty and mystery of Fractals. Come and enjoy these fantastic creations and learn
about the beauty of fractal patterns, fractal mathematics, Chaos Theory and fractals
in nature in this LIVE presentation. This presentation is entertaining for young and
old alike and is guaranteed to educate and entertain all who watch!
This presentation has been produced by the Fractal Foundation and is being
presented in coordination with your local, friendly, world class planetarium:
LodeStar!
Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12.
841-5955
January 6 – January 27
Starry Nights – 'the ultimate urban star party'
LodeStar's popular Saturday evening observing program.
LodeStar at the Natural History Museum
Shows start every Saturday evening at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00pm,
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with a Bilingual (Spanish/English) language show at 8:30pm.
Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12.
841-5955 (Military & UNM Students, Employees and their Families who present a
valid Military or UNM Lobo Card get a 25% Discount).
Starry Nights features a 'double–dome' experience!
First, we start you off with a world-class planetarium show in our 55-foot-diameter
digital dome theater. We take you deep into the cosmos and wrap you in big,
colorful visuals of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Next you get to experience
our observatory where you will, weather permitting, observe with your own eyes
those deep-space objects that you have just learned about inside the planetarium.
January 20
Family Astronomy Program: - Our Sun
LodeStar at the Natural History Museum
2-4pm
841-5955
FEBRUARY
February 2
Evening Shows: 6pm & 7:30pm
First Fridays Fractals: In the LodeStar Planetarium 55 foot digital dome!
On the First Friday of February come to the planetarium to behold the spectacular
beauty and mystery of Fractals. Come and enjoy these fantastic creations and learn
about the beauty of fractal patterns, fractal mathematics, Chaos Theory and fractals
in nature in this LIVE presentation. This presentation is entertaining for young and
old alike and is guaranteed to educate and entertain all who watch!
This presentation has been produced by the Fractal Foundation and is being
presented in coordination with your local, friendly, world class planetarium:
LodeStar!
Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12.
841-5955
February 14
LodeStar is for Lovers: Special Valentine's Day Event
LodeStar at the Natural History Museum
6:30, 7:00, 7:30 & 8:00 and 8:30pm
Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12.
841-5955 (Military & UNM Students, Employees and their Families who present a
valid Military or UNM Lobo Card get a 25% Discount).
Special Valentine's Day version of "Starry Nights," the deluxe tour of the night sky.
Program includes a planetarium show and night sky observing that explore celestial
objects and constellations associated with romantic themes.
February 3 – February 24
Starry Nights – 'the ultimate urban star party'
LodeStar's popular Saturday evening observing program.
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LodeStar at the Natural History Museum
Shows start every Saturday evening at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00pm,
with a Bilingual (Spanish/English) language show at 8:30pm.
Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12.
841-5955 (Military & UNM Students, Employees and their Families who present a
valid Military or UNM Lobo Card get a 25% Discount).
Starry Nights features a 'double–dome' experience!
First, we start you off with a world-class planetarium show in our 55-foot-diameter
digital dome theater. We take you deep into the cosmos and wrap you in big,
colorful visuals of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Next you get to experience
our observatory where you will, weather permitting, observe with your own eyes
those deep-space objects that you have just learned about inside the planetarium.
February 17
Family Astronomy Program: - Mercury
LodeStar at the Natural History Museum
2-4pm
841-5955