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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 March 12
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)
Friday, February 28
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)
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Fab Friday Laser Shows:
7:00 pm: Best of Laser Pink Floyd
8:00 pm: Laser Prince
9:00 pm: Best of Laser Pink Floyd
Saturdays, now through March 7
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)
Sundays, now through March 8
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, March 6 & 13
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)
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Fab Friday Laser Shows:
7:00 pm: Laser Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
8:00 pm: Best of Laser Pink Floyd
9:00 pm: Laser Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Fridays, March 20 & 27
9:45 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (or Teacher's Choice)
11:00 am: Mexica Archaeoastronomy (or Teacher's Choice)
12:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (winter / spring) (or Teacher's Choice)
1:00 pm: Mexica Archaeoastronomy
2:00 pm: Seasonal Stargazing (winter / spring)
3:00 pm: Mexica Archaeoastronomy
4:00 pm: Legends of the Night Sky (laser animation)
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Fab Friday Laser Shows:
7:00 pm: Laser Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
8:00 pm: Best of Laser Pink Floyd
9:00 pm: Laser Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band