Educational Shows
The Georgia Performance Standards in physical science relating to astronomy and space science are incorporated into the educational shows for the different grade levels.
http://www.georgiastandards.org/
These shows are offered Monday through Friday at no charge by reservation only, to public or private school groups, adult and senior citizen groups and clubs. We are only open during the fall and spring semesters (late August - April, and not during final exams or holidays). Call the Department of Physics at (912) 681-5292 to see what dates and times are available to reserve a show for your group. Student interns will assist with some of the shows as part of their planetarium internship class. A confirmation letter will be sent along with hands-on astronomy pre-visit material and activities.
Video Preview of the Georgia Southern Planetarium
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Live Star Show A live star show of the major constellations and the current night sky is included in all shows. Find out what planets are visible and what the International Space Station looks like from your backyard as it passes overhead at 17,500 mph! Outdoor safe solar observing if skies are clear and time allows following shows. |
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The Friendly Stars Pre K - 1st Grade Fun-filled interactive live show for younger visitors. Join Sol, our Sun, as he takes you on a fun musical journey through our solar system and stars in the current night sky! Hands-on activities about why we have day and night, friendly toy constellations, and if clear skies, safe solar observing outdoors! (30-45 minutes) |
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Live Solar System Tour 2nd - 12th Grade and Adults Planets, sun, moon phases, reason for the seasons, meteor demonstration, current space missions, and discoveries as we take a fun virtual tour our solar system! (45-60 minutes) |
The Planets 2nd - 12th Grade and Adults The exciting show about our solar system narrated by Star Trek's Kate Mulgrew. Solar System walk activity. Show from Southeast Planetarium Association. (60 minutes) |
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Constellations: Stories of the Night Sky 2nd - 12th Grade and Adults Ancient stories of the constellations! Learn how to find them and more during a live star show! (30-60 minutes) |
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Sky Tellers - Native American Skies 2nd - 12th Grade and Adults Hear the stories of Native American constellations with a live star show and activities to take home. From Lunar and Planetary Institute / USRA. (30-60 minutes) |
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History of Space Flight 2nd - 12th Grade and Adults From Sputnik to the current missions exploring our solar system and beyond. (30-60 minutes) |
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The Explorers of Mauna Kea 5th - 12th Grade and Adults Find out how telescopes work as astronomers explore the universe using the large telescopes in Hawai’i Become an “explorer” as you operate telescopic mirrors to gather the light from distant stars and galaxies! An exciting interactive show from the Bishop Museum of Hawai’i and NASA. (45-60 minutes) |
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Cosmic Collisions 5th - 12th Grade and Adults Witness the formation of our Moon, a meteor shower, comets, asteroid impacts, and more in this spectacular new show narrated by Robert Redford! From the American Museum of Natural History and NASA. (45-60 minutes) |
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The Point of No Return : Quasars and Supermassive Black Holes 5th - 12th Grade and Adults What are quasars and black holes? Find out as we explore these mysterious objects in our universe. Hands-on activities and sky maps showing where they are. From the Mueller Planetarium, University of Nebraska. (45-60 minutes)
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Hubble Space Telescope 6th - 12th Grade and Adults Join us as we explore the life, incredible images, and discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope! From Space Telescope Science Institute. Find out when and where to see the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit from your backyard! (45-60 minutes) |
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RingWorld 6th - 12th Grade and Adults Cassini-Huygens Mission to the Planet Saturn and its Moons narrated by Star Trek’s John Billingsley. See the latest |
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Our Very Own Star 6th - 12th Grade and Adults Observe the Sun even as our early ancestors did for their own survival. Discover what it means to be a magnetic star like the Sun. Find out what sunspots are and where they come from. Interactive live show with hands-on activities from the University of California at Berkley. |
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Saving the Night 6th - 12th Grade and Adults Learn about light pollution and how to reduce it in your community so the stars will shine brightly again! (45-60 minutes) |
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Volcano in the Sky : The Story of Eta Carinae 6nd - 12th Grade and Adults The violent death of a star is revealed in this show from the Minnesota Planetarium Society. (45-60 minutes) |
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Georgia Southern University 1210/1211 Planetarium Presentation University Students Students will be introduced to astronomy and the latest discoveries, current missions into our solar system, what astronomy courses are offered at Georgia Southern, and a live star show of the current night sky. Students will enjoy being able to point out the planets, stars, and perhaps even the International Space Station passing over the campus the next clear night! (45-50 minutes) |
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Boy Scout and Girl Scout Shows Call to schedule a special show and time for your group to earn their badges in astronomy and space! Telescopic observing outdoors weather permitting. Hands-on activities, star maps, and more to complete their badge requirements. (60+ minutes) |