The Earth spins alone in space, vulnerable to all sorts of cosmic dangers. Lurking in space are killer asteroids, cosmic rays, and supernova to name just a few. If you really want to be frightened this Halloween come to Taylor Observatory and learn about all the different cosmic dangers that exist and what is being done to protect the […]
Register for this event at: dynamicearth2025.eventbrite.com Dynamic Earth is an ultra-high resolution full-dome production, narrated by actor Liam Neeson. The show explores the inner workings of Earth's climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the […]
Register for this event at: tourofthesolarsystem.eventbrite.com Through the magic of Taylor Observatory's state-of-the-art planetarium, take a virtual tour of the Solar System. Let Angelo, your cosmic driver, fly you to the Sun, the planets, and many of the moons, asteroids, and comets that make up our Solar System. Where does the Solar System come from, and […]
Following the film, guests are invited to view the night sky through the Observatory's telescopes. CLICK HERE to register and more information
A Cosmic Journey with DJ Scarab This unique audiovisual experience mixes the skills of local DJ Scarab with breathtaking visuals projected on the planetarium dome. Each presentation is followed by a trip through the solar system with Angelo, your interplanetary Uber driver. As always (weather permitting) guests are invited to view the night sky through […]
Love Stories in the Night Sky The constellations of the night sky tell many ancient stories of love. Join us Valentine's Day for a romantic evening under the stars of the planetarium to hear these love stories written in the stars. Following this one hour presentation (weather permitting) guests are invited to view the night […]
Register for this event at: TaylorMars2.eventbrite.com For over fifty years, humans have sent spacecraft to explore Mars. From orbit and on the surface much has been discovered about the "Red Planet'. What has been learned and what new questions have arisen? Could there be life on Mars? Join us in the Taylor Observatory’s Norton Planetarium as […]
Register for this event at TaylorStars.eventbrite.com Our sun is one of an estimated two hundred billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy alone. We exist in an ocean of stars, but not all stars are alike. From Brown Dwarves to Black Holes stars produce a wide array of fascinating and exotic phenomena. How do stars come […]
Through the magic of the Norton Planetarium, take a simulated journey to the sun and all the planets. Learn what wonders have been revealed and what mysteries remain to be solved. After the show (weather permitting) gaze at the heavens through the Taylor Observatory's telescopes. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just curious about the […]
Register on Eventbrite at: fallnightsky6.eventbrite.com Come to the Planetarium at Taylor Observatory for a mind-blowing lecture on our place in the universe and the constellations of Fall! The Night Sky Series is designed for beginners and experienced amateur astronomers. The focus is on learning the night sky in a "geographic" sense...locating yourself in our solar […]