The Sky Tonight
Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show
Join us for a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s resident astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month.
Presentations begin with the latest news in the fields of Space Science and Astronomy, followed by an exploration of the night sky as it looks on the day of the event and closing with the topic of the month.
SCHEDULE
December 1, 2021
The live planetarium shows have been cancelled this month. We're excited to offer a FREE virtual The Sky Tonight astronomy talk!
7 p.m.
Ice Giants
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The planets Uranus and Neptune have only been visited once by spacecraft. We still have much to learn about these lovely worlds and their moons. Join us to learn about the systems of the solar system’s ice giants.
FREE registration is available on Eventbrite at the link below.
January 5, 2022
7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. LIVE SHOWS in the Heikoff Dome Theater
The Wonders of the Winter Sky
The winter sky boasts familiar constellations, such as Orion, and prominent stars, like Sirius. However, looking deeper into the sky, we can seem beautiful star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Please join us as we discover what the Winter Sky has to offer.
