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The AutoZone Dome at The Sharpe Planetarium
After each presentation there will be a 10+ minute "star talk" using the Planetarium's digital database to show what is going on in the sky over the Mid-South, recent astronomical news and respond to questions from the audience.
* Teacher's Choice shows run in the morning during the school year. They are chosen by teachers booking field trips. Call 901-636-2320 to confirm what show is playing and make a reservation. Teacher's Choice shows will include Sunstruck (Grades 4–12), We Are Aliens (Grades 4 –12), Perfect Little Planet (Grades 3 –5), Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (Grades 1-3), Black Holes (Grades 4 –12), Earth, Moon and Sun (Grades 4-12), LIFE: A Cosmic Story (Grades 4-12), Firefall (Grades 4–12), Astronaut (Grades 4–12), Seasonal Stargazing (Grades 4–12), One World, One Sky (Grades Pre-K–2), We are Aliens (Grades 4-12), We are Astronomers (Grades 4-12), Season of Light (all ages), We Are Astronomers (Grades 4 –12).
Monday - Thursday, Now through December 31
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (or Teachers Choice)
11:00 am: Season of Light (or Teachers Choice)
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (fall/winter) (or Teachers Choice)
1:00 pm: Season of Light
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (fall/winter)
3:00 pm: Season of Light
4:00 pm: Laser Holidays II
Fridays, December 13 & 20 (holiday extended hours)
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (or Teachers Choice)
11:00 am: Season of Light (or Teachers Choice)
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (fall/winter) (or Teachers Choice)
1:00 pm: Season of Light
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (fall/winter)
3:00 pm: Season of Light
4:00 pm: Laser Holidays II
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Fab Friday Laser Shows
5:00 pm: Laser Holidays II
6:00 pm: Season of Light (non-laser holiday show)
7:00 pm: Laser Holidays II
8:00 pm: iPop
9:00 pm: Pink Floyd: The Wall
Saturdays, Now through December 28
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
11:00 am: Season of Light
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (fall/winter)
1:00 pm: Season of Light
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (fall/winter)
3:00 pm: Season of Light
4:00 pm: Laser Holidays II
Sundays, Now through December 29
1:00 pm: Season of Light
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (fall/winter)
3:00 pm: Season of Light
4:00 pm: Laser Holidays II
Wednesday, December 25, CLOSED for Christmas Day
Friday, December 27
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
11:00 am: Season of Light
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (winter)
1:00 pm: Season of Light
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (winter)
3:00 pm: Season of Light
4:00 pm: Laser Holidays II
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Fab Friday Laser Shows
7:00 pm: Laser Holidays II
8:00 pm: iPop
9:00 pm: Pink Floyd: The Wall
Monday - Thursday, January 02 through February 27
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (or Teacher's Choice)
11:00 am: The Sun, Our Living Star (or Teacher's Choice)
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (winter) (or Teacher's Choice)
1:00 pm: The Sun, Our Living Star
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (winter)
3:00 pm: The Sun, Our Living Star
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
Fridays, January 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
11:00 am: The Sun, Our Living Star
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (winter)
1:00 pm: The Sun, Our Living Star
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (winter)
3:00 pm: The Sun, Our Living Star
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
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Fab Friday Laser Shows
7:00 pm: Laser Prince
8:00 pm: Laser Magic
9:00 pm: Laser Prince