Planetarium Shows are presented in the Cummins Planetarium, North Carolina's first digital space theater, located at the at the Rocky Mount Children's Museum & Science Center. Planetarium admission is $3.50 per person in addition to Museum admission.

The complete planetarium package from Spitz, Inc. includes a 30-foot diameter Premium Seam dome, fulldome projection system with real time Starry Night^TM Dome software, ATM-4 automation system with portable Nomad controller, fully programmable LEDCove lighting, sound system, auxiliary video system, laser display system, seats and shows. The new planetarium seats 56 visitors and offers a wide selection of day and evening programming.

The SciDome projection system allows playback of compelling, pre-rendered fulldome video programs, as well as live and recorded sky tours, as well as exciting laser light concert shows. The entire known universe is accessible to explore using the new planetarium.

Planetarium Shows
Planetarium Shows are presented in the Museum's Cummins Planetarium, North Carolina's first digital space theater. Planetarium admission is $3.50 per person in addition to Museum admission. Tickets are available at the Imperial Centre Lobby Desk 30 minutes before each show. All programs begin promptly and are less than one hour in length. Late seating and readmission to the Planetarium is not permitted after the start of the show.

Planetarium Shows from January 16 through April 30, 2010 include the following:

Black Holes - The Other Side of Infinity
NPR's Noah Adams narrates this heartwarming exploration of the astronomy and history behind some of the warmest and brightest holiday traditions celebrated during the coldest and darkest of seasons.

Seasonal Stargazing
Public presentations of Black Holes include this short guided tour of the evening sky, updated to reflect the changes that occur from one season to the next. Learn to "Star Hop" from one constellation to another and learn the names of bright stars, in this guided tour of the night sky. Included with planetarium admission.

Laser Light Shows
Musical laser shows in the Cummins Planetarium feature a variety of artists and musical styles interpreted through the vibrant color and dazzling imagery of 3D laser graphics. Admission is $3.50 per person in addition to Museum admission.

Laser Light Shows from January 31 through April 30, 2010 include the following:

Laser Michael Jackson * * * NEW * * *
The King of Pop is gone, but not forgotten! Celebrate the music of Michael Jackson interpreted through the magic of colorful laser graphics and animation. Songs include Bad, Beat It, Thriller, The Way You Make Me Feel, Don't Stop, and more!

Tues-Friday:	1:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm	Black Holes Laser Michael Jackson Black Holes
Saturday:	1:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm	Black Holes Laser Michael Jackson Black Holes
Sunday:	2:00 pm 4:00 pm	Black Holes Laser Michael Jackson

Join other stargazers for a fascinating and educational look at the skies. TRAC meetings are held at the Children's Museum & Science Center the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm.