Abbitt Planetarium
at the Virginia Living Museum

Evening Show Listing

  
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Monthly Star Parties 
Cost: Observing is FREE; Evening planetarium programs are $6 ($3 for members); Double feature with a laser show $10, ($5 for members)
NO MEMBER VOUCHERS ACCEPTED

Dates: Second Saturday of every month in 2010

Times:  Observing begins at sunset; planetarium program begins at 7:30pm 

The Virginia Living Museum is continuing the monthly Star Parties it launched during the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. The free star parties are designed to encourage everyone to experience the wonder of looking through a telescope. One of our staff astronomers will also be on hand to answer your astronomy questions. The observing is followed by a planetarium program and three laser shows.

Observing session dependent on weather. Planetarium program will be held rain or shine.



August 14, 2010: Observing begins at sunset on the walkway to the Wason Education Center; Virginia Skies begins at 7:30pm in the Abbitt Planetarium.

Sept 11, 2010: Observing begins at sunset on the walkway to the Wason Education Center; Astronaut begins at 7:30pm in the Abbitt Planetarium.  NOTE:  For Patriot day, all active reserve or retired military personnel and serving firefighters or police officers are admitted free with ID.  Their families receive a $1 discount.

October 9, 2010: Observing begins at sunset on the walkway to the Wason Education Center; Virginia Skies begins at 7:30pm in the Abbitt Planetarium.

Nov 13, 2010: Observing begins at sunset on the walkway to the Wason Education Center; Astronaut begins at 7:30pm in the Abbitt Planetarium.

 
Laser Light Nights 

Cost: $6 ($3 for members); Double Feature - any 2 shows (planetarium and laser) for $10 ($5 members)
NO MEMBER VOUCHERS ACCEPTED

Dates: Second Saturday of every month in 2010
Times:  Family Fun Show at 8:30pm; Hard Rock at 10pm; Pink Floyd at 11:30pm 

Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night? Well look no further than the incredible laser light shows at the Abbitt Planetarium! We've got an incredible new state-of-the-art laser system that splashes brilliant high-color LED laser light all across the entire surface of our dome. It's the most amazing light show you've ever seen! Plus we've got music to suit every taste! We'll be featuring different bands each month, so be sure to check out the latest offering! Want a little astronomy to go with you fun? Visit the Star Party and look through a telescope before coming in.  Note: The Wild Side Cafe will be open from 6-9pm with a selection of grab-and-go foods, snack and drinks.