BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:During the remaining winter months and through spring\, the&n bsp\;Robert J. Novins Planetarium \;is offering a variety of shows a nd special events for all ages. Located on the OCC Main Campus\, College Drive\, Toms River\, the Novins Planetarium is one of the largest and m ost active planetariums in New Jersey. New technology provides Planetari um staff with exciting ways to bring you the wonders of the Universe!\nS ky Shows \;&ndash\; \;Tickets: $10 \;adults\; \;$8 \ ;seniors (60+) &\; OCC Rewards Members (with card)\; \;$7 \;c hildren (12 &\; under)\; and \;$35 \;family pack (two adults/ three children).\nWinter Sky Shows: \;now through March 18\nBad Astr onomy: Myths &\; Misconceptions \;answers the questions: \;We re the Apollo visits to the Moon a hoax? \; Have aliens landed on Ea rth? \; Can you tell your future by the stars? \; Based on the p opular book and website. \; \;Shows: Fridays at 8:15 p.m.\, Satu rdays at 2:30 and 7:00 p.m.\, and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. \; Ages: 10 a nd over. \;\nWonders of the Winter Sky \;is an ever-changing pro gram exploring the season&rsquo\;s constellations\, bright stars\, plane ts\, and celestial highlights. \; Constellation mythology and recent space missions are also included. \; \;Shows: Fridays at 7:00 p .m.\, Saturdays at 1:00 and 8:15 p.m.\, and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. \; Ages: 10 and over.\nThe Stars from my Backyard \;is an introduction to the night sky designed for our youngest visitors featuring the Sun\, Moon\, constellations\, planets\, and weather for the current season.&nb sp\; Stories\, songs\, and a rainstorm help make this an exciting show f or young children. \; \;Shows: Sundays at 11:30 a.m. \; Ages : 10 and under.\nWinter &\; Spring Sky Shows: \;now through March 18 and March 23 to June 17 (closed April 8\, May 18-20)\nOne World\, On e Sky: Big Bird's Adventure \;features Sesame Street&rsquo\;s Big Bi rd and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu\, a Muppet from China. \; Children will learn about the moon\, the Earth\, bright s tars\, visible planets\, and constellations in the current sky. \;&n bsp\;Shows: Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. \; Ages: 7 and under.\nSpring Sk y Shows: \;March 23 to June 17 (closed April 8 &\; May 18-20)\nKa luoka&rsquo\;hina: The Enchanted Reef \;is a humorous story\, for th e young and young-at-heart. \; Join Jake and Shorty\, two adventurou s fish on a mission to save their reef from destruction! \; You&rsqu o\;ll also take a brief tour of the night sky and learn about the Moon i tself. \; \;Shows: Fridays at 7:00 p.m.\, Saturdays at 11:30 a.m . \; Ages: 10 and under.\nExploring the Spring Sky \;is an ever- changing program exploring the season&rsquo\;s constellations\, bright s tars\, planets\, and celestial highlights. \; Constellation mytholog y and recent space missions are also included. \;Shows: Fridays at 8 :15 p.m.\, Saturdays at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.\, Sundays at 1:00 p.m. \; Ages: 10 and over. \;\nTouching the Edge of the Universe \;look s at two sophisticated satellites that were launched into the Universe.& nbsp\; These complex space telescopes look deep into space to observe th e birth of stars and planets\, bringing the secrets of the distant cosmo s to our audience. \; \;Shows: Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. \; Age s: 10 and over.\nDawn of the Space Age \;looks back at the Russian a nd American ventures into the cosmos from the launch of Sputnik\, to the American Gemini\, Apollo and Shuttle programs\, as well as missions to Mars and the outer planets. \; \;Shows: Saturdays at 8:15 p.m. a nd Sundays at 2:30 p.m. \; Ages: 10 and over.\nSPRING STAR WATCH:&nb sp\;Friday\, March 23 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (weather permitting)\nThe Novins Planetarium staff and members of the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area will set up telescopes to share views of the night sky w ith visitors. \;Admission: FREE\nSPECIAL EVENTS\nPajama Night: Story Telling Under the Stars\nStorybooks come to life with this cozy\, famil y-friendly event. Giant-sized pictures float among the stars to accompan y the tales. \; Feel free to wear comfy pajamas\, bring a pillow or blanket\, and spend a fun and relaxing hour under the planetarium stars.  \; \;Shows: \;Saturdays\, March 24\, April 21\, May 12\, an d June 16 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. \; Ages: Children who still enj oy bedtime stories. \; \;Tickets: $8 per person.\nSPRING BREAK S KY SHOWS: \;Monday to Friday\, April 9 to April 13\nSecret of the Ca rdboard Rocket \;&ndash\; 11:30 a.m.\nExploring the Spring Sky \ ;&ndash\; 1:00 p.m.\nLaser Pop \;&ndash\; 2:30 p.m.\nLASER SHOWS\nSh ows run on \;Fridays and Saturdays\, April 27-28 and May 25-26.  \; \;Tickets: $14 adults\, $12 seniors (60+) &\; OCC Rewards Memb ers with card\, and $10 children (12 and under). \; The Novins Plane tarium dome will fill with color and music as brilliant lasers dance amo ng the stars. \; Our new laser system is capable of covering the ent ire dome with spectacular laser effects. \; Shows change each month.  \; Visit our website or call for show times\, program titles\, and playlists.\nAll shows begin promptly. \; Please plan to arrive at le ast 15-minutes prior to show time as there is no admittance or re-admitt ance once the show has begun.\nTickets are available by phone at \;7 32-255-0400\, ext. 2111. \; Tickets are also available at the door a nd go on sale 1/2 hour before each show. \; Multi-Show discounts and special group rates are available\, please call ahead for information.\ nFor recorded show information\, \;call \;732-255-0342. \; F or a list of upcoming events\, visit \;http://www.ocean.edu/planet.h tm. URL:http://pointpleasant.patch.com/events/planetarium-shows-at-robert-j-n ovis-planetarium SUMMARY:Planetarium Shows at Robert J. Novins Planetarium LOCATION:Ocean County College: PO Box 2001\, Toms River\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR