Documentary Films at the OMNIMAX® Theater
Take a seat and enjoy the ride. Make sure to come out and see one of these amazing films before they leave town. Members receive free documentary film tickets and discounted feature-length film tickets. View the current schedules.
A non-stop ride via kayak, bike, train, hot air balloon, zipline and more, Into America’s Wild explores some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America, from the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail. Come discover the special human connection we all share with the natural world.
Volcanoes | July 2–August 12
Venture into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world.
Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island.
Come discover a world underneath the stars in the iconic James S. McDonnell Planetarium and experience a star show or a laser show.
NEW! PLANETARIUM STAR SHOW
OPENS MAY 27
SCIENCE OF THE ZODIAC
The twelve constellations of the Zodiac hold a special place in popular culture, but what makes these patterns different than any of the others found among the stars? Discover how to observe these constellations and how they have shaped our scientific understanding of the sky in Science of the Zodiac.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
LASER LIGHT SHOWS
FRIDAY, JULY 2–SUNDAY, JULY 11
For a limited time, join us for an experience in the Planetarium like none other. Immerse yourself in the music of your favorite artists as their songs come alive in a 360-degree environment of light and sound. The laser show series fuses music, laser artwork, immersive lighting and 3D-atmospheric effects to create an unforgettable live experience.
$9.95 Members | $10.95 Non-Members
For more information on schedules and shows, visit slsc.org/planetarium and slsc.org/lasers.
Live Sky Tonight
Gateway to the Solar System
The Little Star That Could
Happy 20th Birthday, Zeiss! Our Zeiss Universarium Mark IX star projector is celebrating 20 years recreating the stars in our James S. McDonnell Planetarium. Installed in 2001, our Mark IX star projector is still the world’s most realistic planetarium projector and is one of only three of its kind in the United States and thirteen in existence.
Just before Halloween in 2012, a skeleton appeared during the preshow presentation in the OMNIMAX, where he was briefly illuminated to movie goers. His appearance was originally intended as temporary, but the reception he received was so warm he decided to stick around as our skeleton staff. In case you were wondering, his name is Crazybonez, and he moves around the OMNIMAX quite a bit. Can you find him?