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Planetarium Showtimes
NEW! Laser Show
Laser Nutcracker Spectacular 3D
Saturdays & Sundays; 1 & 3 pm; 40 minutes; General Audiences; $6/Person, includes 3D glasses
This entertaining show captures the joyous spirit of the season with spectacular effects and brilliant laser light. In addition to the classical music from Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, the program includes Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other favorites. Suitable for all ages. Sky Shows:
 One World, One Sky
Big Bird's adventure begins on Sesame Street when Elmo's friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an exciting discovery of the sun, moon and stars. They also learn about the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) and the North Star (Polaris). Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu then take an imaginary trip to the Moon where they learn that the Moon is a very different place from the Earth. When they imagine themselves back on Earth, they celebrate the idea that even though they live in two different countries, they still share the same sky. They even pick the North Star as their friendship star to always remind them of their shared joy of looking up at the sky together. Made possible by the  Sesame Street Workshop and the National Science Foundation with special funding from the PNC Foundation through the Grow Up Great initiative.
 Extreme Planets
Saturdays & Sundays; 4 pm; 40 minutes; General Audience; $5/Adult, $4/Child
For centuries, humans have wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. Now, we are one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery of the first planet orbiting another star, we now know that planets are not unique to our Solar System. In fact, these "extra solar" planets now appear to be quite common. The Planetarium's inaugural presentation explores what makes a planet "Earth-like" and takes an immersive full dome tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we're looking for. From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple suns, these exotic worlds are not just science fiction anymore!
Holiday Schedule runs 11/28/09 - 1/3/10
Planetarium Laser Shows will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 & 3 pm. Ticket Price is $6/Person; Groups of 15 or more: $5 per person; Friends of the NJSM: $1 off per ticket, up to 4 (Member card required).
Regularly scheduled Planetarium Sky Shows will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 & 4 pm. Ticket Prices - Adults: $5; Children (age 12 and under): $4; Groups of 15 or more: $4 per person; Friends of the NJSM: $1 off per ticket, up to 4 (Member card required).
Planetarium Box Office is open 30 minutes prior to each scheduled Sky Show. Show tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the show.Planetarium Box Office is open 30 minutes prior to each scheduled Sky Show. Show tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the show.
The re-opening of the Planetarium was made possible by the generous support of the Prudential Foundation. 
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*Please note, the Museum, Planetarium, Friends Gift Shop and Museum Cafe will be closed on the following State Holidays; November 26, 27, December 25, 2009 & January 1, 2010.
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