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Geared toward younger students, this program simulates a trip to our nearest neighbor in space, the Moon.  Students learn about the importance of air, water, and nourishment.  Upon landing, they experience the effects of reduced gravity, explore the cratered surface, and look back at our home planet....the source of all known life.

Marvin Short, Jake Jupiter, and Laura Twist tell us about weather, the water cycle, clouds,
seasons, constellations, and the moon. Voices for the characters are narrated by voice talent from the TV
cartoon series "Dragonball Z".

Solar System Tours is a guided tour of the solar system in which students enjoy close-up views of all the planets on the Sky Theater's dome.  Students experience wonders from the Sun to the edge of the solar system, including the reclassification of Pluto.

Lone Star Legends - 4th grade

Native Texans, as well as our state's early settlers, spent many hours looking up in wonder at the grandeur of Texas skies.  As students sit around a cowboy campfire, they are treated to some Lone Star Legends, discovering constellations that tell the story of Texas History.

Mars...From Myths to Missions - all ages

From the first views of a small red dot moving through the heavens to the latest space probes our perceptions of Mars have changed many times.  Explore how technology has helped us reveal some of the mysteries of the red planet.  Yet with all the discoveries we have made there is still much to learn.  The Sky Theater at UNT examines these topics and much more in its presentation "Mars, From Myth to Missions".

From the early writings of Jules Verne to the latest Hollywood Blockbuster, science fiction has sometimes provided us with predictions of science fact.

Is Anybody Out There?- all ages

Are there worlds somewhere out there like our own? Are we alone in the vastness of the universe? What are the chances that there are other technologically advanced civilizations out there with the capability to communicate across the gulf of space?  These questions have crossed more than a few people's minds on this small blue planet we call Earth. Possible answers may be found in the Sky Theater's original presentation "Is Anybody Out There?"

Just Imagine - all ages

Just imagine how our ancestors viewed the wonders of the night sky.  What would our Earth be like if we did not have a Moon?  What if we traveled beyond our Solar System to see what it would be like to live around a different star?  What if we witnessed the last days of the Universe?  Imagination is the key to unlocking the answers these questions in this incredible cosmic journey.

Dinosaur Tales - all ages

For nearly 140 million years, dinosaurs roamed the landscapes of our home planet. Then for some unknown reason, their rule suddenly ended. What happened? Why did they dissapear? Some clues have surfaced that might reveal the truth behind the dinosaur's demise. The Sky Theater @ UNT will present these clues within several scenarios in "Dinosaur Tales".

Here Comes the Sun - all ages

It has a tremendous influence on our lives, yet most of us hardly give it a second thought. The Sun was a central part of the lives of many early peoples some even worshiped as a god. That yellow orb that dominated the daytime sky mystified our ancestors, leaving them with many questions. How did the Sun come into being? How does it work? What causes day and night? What effect does the Sun have on the seasons? Will the Sun shine forever? These questions, and many more, are answered in the Sky Theater's original production, "Here Come the Sun".

Cosmic Invaders - ages 10 and up

Hollywood  and  television have thrilled audiences with the possibility of our planet being struck by large objects from space.  Is this all just science fiction or could Earth really be in the crosshairs of a wayward comet or asteroid?  What are these harbingers of destruction?  What would happen if a large object were to strike the Earth?  What are the chances of an impact?  And what could be done to protect our planet?     All these questions and more are answered in the Sky Theater's production "Cosmic Invaders." 

Loud noises and darkness may frighten young children.

Cosmic Strips - all ages

Millions of people start each day with a look at the funny papers.  They provide us with a lighthearted, and sometimes slightly skewed, view of the human condition and the world around us.  Some even set their sites a little higher and take on the universe.  The Sky Theater's presentation "Cosmic Strips" takes a look at the facts hidden in the funnies and the snickers behinds the science.