Four Planets and the Moon at Family Space Day at Ingram Planetarium

Plan now to attend Family Space Day on May 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Ingram Planetarium.  See a special program from NASA about Messenger robotic exployer program to Mercury.  Enjoy family activities in the Paul Dennis Science Hall including building a cardboard rocket and watching a laser demonstration about how telescopes work.  Weather permitting, we will set up portable telescopes to view Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and the Moon.  Regular admission applies and this program is for ages 8 and up.

The Planetarium has great star shows, telescope viewing & sky events about astronomy, science, and space exploration.  The Sky Theater simulates a perfectly dark, starry night and it is unsafe to move around during the shows.  Late arrivals are not admitted to the theater.  After the Sky Theater shows, check out the engaging exhibits in the Paul Dennis Science Hall. 

Admission per show is $8 Adult, $6 Senior Adult age 60 & up, $6 Students K-12 & College ID, and $4 for children ages 3-5.  Groups should call for reservations and instructions.  Spring hours are 12:30—4 p.m on Fridays and Saturdays through May 24 with Sky Theater shows on the hour.  Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street behind Food Lion at the Village at Sunset Beach.  Call 910.575.0033 or visit www.ingramplanetarium.org for more information.