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The Walter R. Schuele Planetarium will be transformed into "an ever-changing universe of brilliantly colored astronomical imagery and animations" when Skylase technology arrives for a limited engagement, starting Saturday, May 24.

what is skylase?

Skylase is a full-dome laser projection system, created by Audio Visual Imagineering, Inc.  Skylase was specifically designed for planetarium projection and produces dazzling laser light shows, pulsing and changing to a variety of music that runs the gamet from the Beatles to the B52's.

legends of the night sky

Early daytime matinees (1:30 p.m. and earlier) will include the popular constellation laser show, "Legends of the Nigh Sky: Perseus and Andromeda."  The award-winning laser animation takes a light-hearted look at the stories behind the constellations. Perseus and Andromeda is 18 minutes of full-dome fun, while also teaching children and adults the Greek stories about the stars.

music catalogue

Skylase laser light and music programs are choreographed to a diverse music catalogue that includes the classic rock of Pink Floyd to current artists like Foo Fighters and U2. There are shows featuring the music of pop legends like Elton John, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and many, many more. Music and light intensive programs at 3 and 8 p.m. will be longer than the early matinees. . Music selections for the 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday shows will be posted here on the Center’s website on the preceding Friday.

laser show schedule & ticket prices

Saturdays: May 24 – June 21
11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.* and 8 p.m.
*No 3 p.m. show on May 31

Weekdays:
June 11 and 12 at 11:30 a.m.
June 13 at 12:30 p.m.

Ticket prices:
$3 per person at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.  (shows runs about 15 - 20 minutes)
$5 per person at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. (shows run about 45 minutes)
$1 Discount for combo Astronomy/Laser Light tickets. Astronomy Program precedes Laser Show. Follow this link for Planetarium Public Program Schedule and descriptions

Tickets go on sale day of event only starting at 10 a.m. Seating is limited.

Please Note: Laser shows use bright flashing lights that may cause discomfort to those with light sensitivity or other pre-existing conditions.

Special note for summer campers: kids enrolled in our summer Space Camp, June 17 - 20, will enjoy Laser Lights included in their week of hands-on astronomy fun! Visit the Planeterium Summer Camp page for camp information.

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