Length: 37 minutes About a quarter of the entire universe consists of a mysterious dark matter. We know it’s there, but we don’t know what it’s made of. This full-dome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search […]
On a two year journey to Mars astronauts will face extraordinary challenges—long distance, a closed environment, isolation, altered gravity, radiation. What will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? This new, animated planetarium production highlights NASA research and training initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts who will head to Mars. The Bell […]
Experience all of Roberson's exhibitions in art, history, and science (including a show in the area's only Planetarium) for just $4 on the first Friday of every month! Discounted admission from 5 PM – 9 PM. CLICK HERE to see what's on view, CLICK HERE to see what's playing in Roberson's Link Planetarium. Part of […]
Length: 25 minutes This show examines the Earth-Moon-Sun system with the help of Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Topics include why the Sun rises and sets; how Earth’s rotation and revolution relate to day and night; and the Moon’s orbit, phases, eclipses and surface features. https://youtu.be/hMPML_SbL1w
Length: 25 minutes: “Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope” follows two students as they interact with an astronomer at a local star party. Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch […]
Length: 37 minutes About a quarter of the entire universe consists of a mysterious dark matter. We know it’s there, but we don’t know what it’s made of. This full-dome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search […]
A hands-on STEAM adventure where kids explore cool objects, build and test creations, experiment with materials, and make art. Campers solve challenges, play games, and discover how science, engineering, and creativity bring artifacts to life! Click here to learn more, check availability, and register for camp.
Length: 36 minutes This animated adventure explains one of the greatest geological events in Earth’s history: The separation of the supercontinent Pangaea. When two children embark on a geology field trip back in time, they are thrown into a fantastic voyage where they witness incredible geological wonders and learn about the mysterious process that created […]
Length: 25 minutes This show examines the Earth-Moon-Sun system with the help of Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Topics include why the Sun rises and sets; how Earth’s rotation and revolution relate to day and night; and the Moon’s orbit, phases, eclipses and surface features. https://youtu.be/hMPML_SbL1w
Length: 42 minutes The night sky is a view of infinity. Does alien life exist out there? Nothing we can ask about the Universe is so important for our understanding of the world. In the show we examine the conditions for a habitable zone starting the journey in our own Solar System. Then we imagine […]
Length: 25 minutes: “Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope” follows two students as they interact with an astronomer at a local star party. Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch […]
Length: 37 minutes About a quarter of the entire universe consists of a mysterious dark matter. We know it’s there, but we don’t know what it’s made of. This full-dome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search […]
Runtime: 25min The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. […]
Runtime: 40 Minutes Stunning photo-realistic CGA transports audiences back to the Late Cretaceous, when a great inland sea divided North America in two. The film follows a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs, giant […]
Length: 21 minutes Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the Sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. https://youtu.be/npgAs7S2Us0
Length: 37 minutes About a quarter of the entire universe consists of a mysterious dark matter. We know it’s there, but we don’t know what it’s made of. This full-dome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search […]
A time-traveling STEAM adventure where kids become junior Time Lords! Campers solve puzzles, build gadgets, and create alien-inspired art while exploring science, technology, and engineering across space and time. Click here to learn more, check availability, and register for camp.
A playful STEAM experience where kids explore the world through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Campers experiment, create, and discover how their senses connect science, engineering, and art in fun, hands-on projects! Click here to learn more, check availability, and register for camp.
A high-energy STEAM adventure where kids spark their curiosity! Campers explore circuits, lights, and motion as they build, tinker, and test electric creations, learning how electricity powers the world. Click here to learn more, check availability, and register for camp.
Support provided by the general operations support grants from the United Cultural Fund, a program of the Broome County Arts Council; the Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation; the Zoos, Botanical Gardens and Aquaria Program, administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.