Planetarium Shows at Mayland Earth to Sky Park, Burnsville, NC

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Planetarium Show Schedule

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THURSDAYS

**Purchase tickets the day of the show in the Visitor Center

4:00PM James Webb Space Telescope  “The Story Unfolds”**(September)


FRIDAYS

**Purchase tickets the day of the show in the Visitor Center

2:00PM Habitat Earth** (September 4th)

4:00PM Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds**(September4th)

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*SPECIAL* Pink Floyd tickets are sold through an outside website: Get Tickets

Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon, September 11th, 18th *& 25th at 2:00PM | 3:30PM | 5:00PM

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 NEW Pink Floyd LASER Show, September 25th at 7:00PM

LASER Pink Floyd: "A Trip Through Time"


SATURDAYS:

**Purchase tickets the day of the show in the Visitor Center

2:00PM Flight of the Butterflies**(September)

4:00PM James Webb Space Telescope  “The Story Unfolds”**(September)


SUNDAYS:

**Purchase tickets the day of the show in the Visitor Center
2:00PM Oasis in Space**(September, except for the 6th & 27th)

4:00PM Expedition Reef**(September, except for the 6th & 27th)

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Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon  at 2:00PM | 3:30PM | 5:00PM
*SPECIAL* Pink Floyd tickets are sold through an outside website: Get Tickets

Sunday, September 6th & 27th


Information about the shows

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Expedition Reef**

Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems. 

Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef takes full advantage of Morrison Planetarium’s fulldome screen to immerse you in the undersea adventure. Along the way, discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth—while facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and overfishing. 

“This is a difficult story [and] a turning point for reefs,” says Academy scientist and reef expert Dr. Rebecca Albright, “but it’s not too late.

 

Oasis In Space**

Oasis In Space transports the audience on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, galaxy and solar system in search of liquid water, a key ingredient for life on Earth. Why is Venus considered the hottest planet in the Solar System? Is Saturn the only Solar planet with rings? And what can possibly hide under the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon, Europa? These and more questions are answered, as we visit the Sun in its cradle, the Earth as it used to be, the neighboring planets as they are today, and maybe even a yet undiscovered world which awaits our visit in the future. With a proven, audience-tested story, a 95% viewer approval rating, Oasis In Space will delight viewers of all ages. 


Habitat Earth

 

 

 

Habitat Earth**

Plunge below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in deep ocean ecosystems; dig beneath the forest floor to see how Earth’s tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive; and soar to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks. 

Narrated by Frances McDormand, our award-winning original planetarium show features stunning visualizations of both biological and human-built networks (and of how they intersect), taking show-goers on an incredible, immersive journey through the interconnectedness of life on Earth. 

 

 


The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds**

The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
Description: For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the center of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds of billions in our galaxy, the Milky Way. With the world’s most powerful telescopes, we are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even the wildest expectations of scientists as well as authors of science fiction. Most stars have planets — it turns out they are more common than we thought.
A huge diversity of different worlds is out there, just waiting to be discovered!
 

 

James Webb Show

 

 

James Webb Space Telescope - The Story unfolds**             

Discover the furthermost reaches of the universe as revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built. Witness the evolution of galaxies, the life cycle of stars and strange, distant worlds in this live and interactive show. Continuously updated as new images are revealed, this show explores the spectacular advances in our knowledge of the universe. 

 

Come out and learn all about the James Webb Space Telescope here at the Arthur Planetarium! 


 

 

Flight of the Butterflies**

The monarch butterfly is a true marvel of nature.The Flight of the Butterfly Weighing less than a penny, it makes one
of the longest migrations on Earth across a continent to a place it has never known. Follow
the monarchs’ perilous journey and join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the
remote mountain peaks of Mexico, with breathtaking cinematography from an award
winning team including Oscar® winner Peter Parks. Be captivated by the true and
compelling story of an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find the monarchs’ secret
hideaway. Unravel the mysteries and experience the Flight of the Butterflies.

 

 

 

 

 


 


LASER Show Tickets

FRIDAY, September 25th at 7:00PM           $20

LASER Pink Floyd:

"A Trip Through Time" is a BRAND NEW show that combines many of the iconic band's hit songs from the past and present as they dance to laser lights and spectacular visual effects that create a fully immersive experience in our 360 degree dome!

Come Rock Out with Us to the GREATEST ROCK BAND OF ALL TIME! You don't want to miss this show!

 
 **Tickets MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE
 **Seating is first come first serve
 **Doors open 15 minutes before show time
 **Show length approximately 55 minutes
 
*ATTENTION*
* NO LATE ENTRY PERMITTED AND NO RE-ENTRY ONCE THE SHOW BEGINS *
* **All of our laser shows include the use of strobing lights and theatrical haze***

A cosmic celebration of one of the greatest albums of all time

Over 1 million people worldwide have now seen the unforgettable audio-visual journey celebrating
Pink Floyd’s legendary album, The Dark Side of the Moon!

This stunning production features each of the album’s 10 classic tracks is presented in order, accompanied by 360° visuals that surround you from every angle — some inspired by the band’s storied past, others imagining a bold new future.
With breathtaking visuals, produced by the award-winning team at NSC Creative in collaboration with Pink Floyd’s iconic creative director Aubrey Powell, this is more than a show. It’s a cosmic celebration of one of the greatest albums of all time. This is a show you will never forget!"

SPECIAL* Pink Floyd tickets are sold directly via an external website:

For assistance or questions regarding your Dark Side of the Moon tickets,
please contact:  boxoffice@changeworlds.org


Late Arrival and Re-entry Policy

Due to the nature of the Planetarium shows and the need to keep the theater dark, guests arriving 5 minutes after the start of the show will not be admitted. Please plan on arriving a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of the show to allow time to purchase tickets and be seated comfortably in the dome.

Seizure Warning! Performances and shows at the Glenn & Carol Arthur Planetarium which is located at  Mayland Earth to Sky Park may include flashing lights, images, and other luminous stimulations which may induce epileptic seizures in certain individuals. If you or anyone in your household has an epileptic condition, please consult your doctor before attending any of our performances.  If you experience dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, or any involuntary movement during a show, please notify a member of our staff so that we may assist you in exiting the planetarium.

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