2023–2024 STARLIGHT SERIES

Shows are presented Fridays at 7:00 & 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 & 2:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Tickets are only $7, except where noted, and go on sale starting August 22. Indicates FREE STEAM Talks.

Planetarium Open House & STEAM Talk: See the Stars

Find out what shows and sky events are coming up in 2023–2024. This event is free!

Sept. 23 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Sky Event: Partial Solar Eclipse Watch

Free, safe guided viewing will be conducted by the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society, Hallstrom Planetarium and IRSC’s student astronomy club. Seen as a partial eclipse on the Treasure Coast (nearly 65% of the sun’s disc obscured by the moon at maximum), the eclipse begins at approximately 11:55 a.m. and ends at 3:07 p.m.

Oct. 14 • 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Stars to Starfish

We explore the Universe; and we also explore the Earth’s watery seas, connecting the oceans below us with the ocean of stars above.

Oct. 20, 21 & Nov. 3, 4, 17, 18

Star of Wonder

An astronomer’s search for the mystery of the Nativity Star, a Hallstrom Planetarium tradition since 1993.

Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9

Tis the Season

The McAlpin Fine Arts Center and Hallstrom Planetarium team up for a day of music, food & stars. A 2:00 p.m. symphonic band concert, followed at 4:00 p.m. by festive food and drink, finishing with showings of “Star of Wonder” at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m., plus telescope views of the sky. All for just $50!

Dec. 2 • Concert at 2:00 p.m., Reception from 4:00–6:00 p.m., Planetarium Show at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.*

See the stars change in the sky as you travel from Earth’s northern hemisphere all the way south to Antarctica.

Jan. 19, 20, Feb. 2, 3 & March 1, 2

Astronomy Day & STEAM Talk

Free open house with a NASA STEAM Talk at 5:00 p.m. and TCAS telescopes. Feb. 17 • 3:00–9:00 p.m.

STEAM Talk: Robots and AI—

The Past, Present and Future Free lecture about robotics and artificial intelligence by IRSC Electronics Engineering Technology Professor Paul Godfrey. March 30 • 6:00–6:45 p.m.

Sky Event: Partial Solar Eclipse Watch

Free, safe guided viewing of a solar eclipse, courtesy of the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society. This total eclipse will be seen as a partial eclipse (60% at maximum at 3:03 p.m.). The eclipse begins here at 1:48 p.m. and ends at 4:16 p.m. April 8 • 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Narrated by John de Lancie (“Q” from Star Trek), the show discusses the ins and the outs of black holes—actually, unless worm holes exist, there are no “outs” when we’re talking about black holes! A live star talk at the end of the program points out where you can find black holes in the sky.

April 19, 20, May 10, 11 & June 14, 15

STEAM Talk: The Celestial Tapestry Free lecture showing the connection between art and astronomy.

April 27 • 6:00–6:45 p.m.

STEAM Talk: The Science in Science Fiction Free lecture about good and bad science found in books, films and TV shows about science fiction, fantasy and space opera.

May 25 • 6:00–6:45 p.m.

*Make your reservations early to select either the 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. “Star of Wonder” performance on Dec. 2, as this show is very popular and your preferred show time may sell out.