Planetarium Shows
Accidental Astronauts
Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Run Time: 32 minutes
Genre: Animation
Ancient Skies, Ancient Mysteries
The stars have been a source of mystery and wonder for people all around the world. Ancient cultures that lacked our current scientific understanding did their best to interpret and understand the movements and patterns of objects in the sky.
Ancient Skies, Ancient Mysteries
Run Time: 27 minutes
Genre: Animation
Amazing Journeys
Join the sweeping spectacle of hundreds of migrating zebras in the vast plains of East Africa. Encounter the affectionate curiosity of majestic gray whales and enter a golden blizzard as tens of millions of monarch butterflies fill the sky in the hidden highlands of Mexico.
Run Time: 42 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Attack of the Space Pirates
Hidden somewhere in the vast reaches of space is an alien technology so powerful that it threatens the very galaxy itself. A gang of rogue pirates will stop at nothing to find that technology and unleash its awesome power against the rest of the universe.
Run Time: 37 minutes
Genre: Sci-Fi &Fantasy
A Starry Tale
With gorgeous CG animation and lyrical music, “A Starry Tale” looks at the history and mythology of some of the constellations in the Zodiac, explaining the movements of the Sun, Moon, and planets against the stars.
Run Time: 37 minutes
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Audio Universe
Experience the Solar System like never before as you travel to visit the Earth, Moon, Sun, and all the planets of the Solar System. Unlike traditional planetarium shows, the soundtrack takes the lead role as each of the objects in space are represented with sounds. Listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around your head via surround sound in an immersive experience.
Run Time: 35 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Aurora - Lights of Wonder
Experience the Aurora Borealis as if you were there, through high resolution, hemispherical video recorded in real-time with stunning subtle detail, colors, dynamism and beauty of the aurora.
Run Time: 30 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Back to the Moon for Good
Sixteen engineering team compete for a grand prize to send a rover to the Moon.
Run Time: 34 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Backyard Wilderness
“Backyard Wilderness,” reveals the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses – in our own backyards. This film captures a stunning array of unique wildlife images and behavior with cameras mounted inside dens and nests, on the forest floor and the pond bottom, revealing their inhabitants in breathtaking intimacy.
Run Time: 45 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Black Holes
This immersive digital dome production is narrated by John de Lancie, also known as "Q" of the Star Trek series. The program incorporates several of the latest theories regarding black holes.
Run Time: 39 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Cosmic Adventure
This show for families takes us on a roller coaster ride from the moon through the universe, our galaxy and our Solar System. This unforgettable high speed adventure will immerse you in some of the most amazing sites in the Universe. Narrated by Nancy Cartwright of TV's The Simpsons.
Run Time: 20 minutes
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
DINOSAURS: GIANTS OF PATAGONIA
DINOSAURS will take you on an unprecedented and unique 3D journey into the world of the largest known dinosaurs and explore some of the great discoveries of modern time. This movie will show never seen before computer generated footage of giant dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia
Run Time: 40 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
Dolphins & Whales
Immerse yourself in the coral reefs of the Bahamas for a close encounter with the wild dolphins and belugas, humpback whales, an orca the mighty King of the ocean, and the gentle manatee.
Run Time: 40 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Earth, Moon & Sun
This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon, and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions.
Run Time: 35 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Extreme Planets
We now know that planets are not unique to our own Solar System. In this production we'll explore what makes a planet "Earth-like" in the first place, and take a fulldome tour of some of these exotic worlds that just might fit the conditions we're looking for.
Run Time: 33 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Extreme Weather
Extreme Weather takes us to the front lines of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, as we uncover surprising connections to help us understand and adapt to our ever-changing weather.
Run Time: 40 minutes
Genre: Documentary
FORCE 5
Experience nature's fury as you witness moments when all of nature's powerful forces are unleashed. You'll get thrown into the heart of the sea to ride out a massive hurricane, get swept up into the massive funnel cloud of a violent tornado, and get launched into orbit around the sun as a gigantic solar flare erupts from its surface.
Run Time: 22 minutes
Genre: Documentary
From Earth to the Universe
This stunning voyage through time and space conveys, through an awe-inspiring combination of sights and sounds, the universe as revealed to us by science. Journey from our home on Earth to discover the spectacular mysteries of the universe.
Run Time: 32 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
The Future is Wild
Based on a wildly successful international television series that has been broadcast in over 60 countries round the world, The Future is Wild gives audiences a glimpse at what might be the future of the animal kingdom on planet Earth.
Run Time: 20 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales is an extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature's most awe-inspiring marine mammals. Set in the spectacular waters of Alaska, Hawaii and the remote islands of Tonga, this ocean adventure offers audiences an up-close look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young.
Run Time: 39 minutes
Genre: Documentary
IBEX: Search for The Edge of the Solar System
Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.
IBEX: Search for The Edge of the Solar System
Run Time: 28 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Lamps of Atlantis
Our search for the lost continent of Atlantis takes us on a journey through the astronomical knowledge and understanding of the ancient Greeks. How did the constellations get their names? What different patterns did ancient cultures see in the sky? Was Atlantis a real place? We will uncover clues to help us solve this age-old mystery.
Run Time: 40 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Let it Snow
The show features a variety of high resolution scenery and artistic animation of the holiday season. It has many holiday favorites that have been sung over the years by famous artists, and shown with real-time and lighting effects for added variety and drama.
Run Time: 30 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Mayan Archaeoastronomy
In a feast of colors and sounds, Mayan Achaeans: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of 6 Mayan temples: such as Chichen Itzá, Uxmal where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about the importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movement of some stars like the Sun, the Moon and Venus.
Run Time: 20 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
Mexica Archaeoastronomy
Through impressive immersive scenarios, "Mexica Archaeoastronomy" illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-hispanic cultures in central Mexico.
Run Time: 20 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
Microcosm
At the Center of Miniaturized Medicine in the year 2053, you'll shrink down to the size of a microbe and get injected into a patient who is suffering an infection from a mysterious virus.
Run Time: 20 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Mystery of the Christmas Star
Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus.
Run Time: 36 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
New Horizons
From breathtaking landscapes, to violent volcanic eruptions, to Saturn's icy rings, New Horizons transports you on a majestic journey through the planets and moons of our celestial neighborhood.
Run Time: 22 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
Pandas
Pandas are a lovable, iconic, and unfortunately highly endangered species. The pandas fascinating habits and unique personalities will leave you with a huge appreciation for the animals and the individuals working to protect them. Witness an incredible story of survival and fall in love with these black and white gentle giants.
Run Time: 37 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Phantom of the Universe
"Phantom of the Universe" is a fascinating ride exploring one the universe's greatest mysteries, the hunt for dark matter. Follow scientists in their search as they try to create a dark matter particle in the World's largest collider and as they try to shove one of the biggest mysteries in the universe. What holds the universe together.
Run Time: 28 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens
The planet Saturn has long been considered the crown jewel of the Solar System, a symbol of all that is exotic and wonderful about the universe. In this production audiences experience an immersive exploration of Saturn and its bizarre collection of moons. The show looks at the Saturnian system through the eyes of the Cassini-Huygens mission.
Run Time: 37
Genre: Documentary
Season of Light
This show traces the history of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season, recounting the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican, and Hopi.
Run Time: 35 minutes
Genre: Seasonal
The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Two very imaginative children journey through our solar system, by way of a rocket built from a large cardboard box, in hopes of learning more about outer space and all it entails.
The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Run Time: 40 minutes
Genre: Animation
Secrets Of The Sun
An intimate look at the role the sun plays in the life of our Solar System. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the sun to the mass ejections of solar material in to surrounding space,...
Run Time: 21 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and Mind
Join Neil deGrasse Tyson in a journey exploring the life of a photon. Start from its creation in a star, travel across the galaxy and go all the way into the eye of a young girl. You will learn the structures of the eye and its functions, while taking a ride on the optic nerve.
Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Space, Time, and Mind
Run Time: 27 minutes
Genre: Science Documentary
Seven Wonders
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago. Explore the great pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus and experience the rest of the world's Seven Wonders.
Run Time: 33 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documenatry
Solar Superstorms
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What's driving these strange phenomena?
Run Time: 24 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
The Sun: Our Living Star
The Sun is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather, and all life. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format.
Run Time: 25 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Star Signs
Since before recorded time, people have looked to the stars in their quest to understand the universe. Star Signs examines the origins of astronomy and astrology while exploring the constellations. Learn about the Earth's motions, constellations and the significance of the zodiac in this fun, educational show.
Run Time: 30 minutes
Genre: Animation
Stars of the Pharaohs
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena.
Run Time: 36 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
The Little Star That Could
In this delightful fantasy, a “Little Star” wants to discover who he is; he travels around the universe, questing for a name and a family of planets to call his own.
Run Time: 35 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Two Small Pieces of Glass
While attending a local star party, two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe.
Run Time: 23 minutes
Genre: Documentary
The Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
The Zula Patrol finds evidence that someone has been traveling back in time dumping toxic trash. Have fun with the Zula Patrol as they solve this mystery.
The Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
Run Time: 24 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Animation, Children
The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
From the far reaches of outer space, from the bright orange planet Zula, comes the Zula Patrol! Based on the highly-acclaimed Zula Patrol TV series airing on PBS affiliates nationwide, Zula Patrol: Under the Weather is a must-see for audiences of all ages.
The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
Run Time: 24 minutes
Genre: Animation
Violent Universe
Violent Universe is the latest fulldome movie produced by Evans & Sutherland. Under the care of Emmy award winning space artist, Don Davis, this beautifully crafted show highlights the mysterious forces at work in the universe around us.
Run Time: 25 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
Wonders of the Universe
Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion, you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered.
Run Time: 23 minutes
Disponible en Español
Genre: Documentary
Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
With more than 35 million copies sold, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is recognized as one of rock music’s greatest albums of all time, being officially listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being on the charts longer than any other album in history.
Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
Run Time: 40 minutes
Pink Floyd's The Wall
Pink Floyd's the Wall is arguably one of the most intriguing and imaginative albums in the history of rock music. Since its release in 1979, it has become synonymous with the term "concept album."
Run Time: 66 minutes
Led Zeppelin
With the planetarium’s fulldome Digistar system, computer artists created a variety of immersive scenery and movement, from mood-provoking abstract art to theme-based imagery to transportive effects.
Run Time: 45 minutes
Contact
Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium and Science Center
5201 University Boulevard, Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center 373A, Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.3128 | Fax: 956.326.2459 | E-mail: planetarium@tamiu.edu