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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 August 29
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (or Teacher's Choice)
11:00 am: Back to the Moon: For Good (or Teacher's Choice)
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer) (or Teacher's Choice)
1:00 pm: Back to the Moon: For Good
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer)
3:00 pm: Back to the Moon: For Good
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
Saturdays, now through August 24
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
11:00 am: Back to the Moon: For Good
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer)
1:00 pm: Back to the Moon: For Good
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer)
3:00 pm: Back to the Moon: For Good
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
Sundays, now through August 25
1:00 pm: Back to the Moon: For Good
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer)
3:00 pm: Back to the Moon: For Good
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
Fridays, August 23 & 30
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (or Teacher's Choice)
11:00 am: Back to the Moon: For Good (or Teacher's Choice)
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer) (or Teacher's Choice)
1:00 pm: Back to the Moon: For Good
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer)
3:00 pm: Back to the Moon: For Good
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
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Fab Friday Laser Shows (no shows August 16)
7:00 pm: Laser Beatles
8:00 pm: Laser Rock
9:00 pm: Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Monday - Thursday, starting August 31
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (or Teacher's Choice)
11:00 am: We are Aliens! (or Teacher's Choice)
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Spring/Summer) (or Teacher's Choice)
1:00 pm: We are Aliens!
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer)
3:00 pm: We are Aliens!
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
Fridays, September 06, 13, 20 & 27
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (or Teacher's Choice)
11:00 am: We are Aliens! (or Teacher's Choice)
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer) (or Teacher's Choice)
1:00 pm: We are Aliens!
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (Summer)
3:00 pm: We are Aliens!
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
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Fab Friday Laser Shows:
7:00 pm: Laser Queen
8:00 pm: Pink Floyd: The Wall
9:00 pm: Laser Queen