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The Great Solar System Adventure / Live Sky Tour

The Great Solar System Adventure is a character-led fulldome show that takes the audience on an immersive adventure to experience the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond.

After the show, a live show presenter leads you on a tour of the current night sky, including tips for locating the planets, how to find constellations, and ancient myths about the stars.

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Show Times

Through September 30th:

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets are available in-person at the counter or get tickets online. Prices are $5.50-$7.50 per seat. Discounts are available.

Venue

The Faulkner Planetarium, Idaho's largest domed theater, features the latest in fulldome technology, capable of virtually transporting audiences around the world and to the universe's far-flung reaches. The theater can seat 144. Open captioning for the hearing impaired is available upon request for many programs.

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Available for K-12 and Group Reservations

Gather around everyone! The Great Schiaparelli is about to take you on a grand adventure through the solar system. Many wonders await you, but so do great perils. Each incredible planet holds fascinating features and traits to make it unique and dangerous in its own way. Discover the heavy, thick, hot Venusian atmosphere that, without protection, would instantaneously flatten and melt you like an uncooked pancake. Attempt to land on Mars, which barely has an atmosphere to speak of. Get blown about by 1,600+ mph winds in Neptune's upper atmosphere. Yes, discover the wonders of the solar system and see if your students can survive it all.

Book This Show

You can schedule a private showing for school field trips or private events!

Private Event School Field Trip

Educational Concepts

  • Overview of the solar system
  • Introduction to the Orrery
  • Visits to each planet to explore its unique features
  • The nature of the solar system beyond the planets
  • The solar system's place in the Milky Way galaxy
  • Our star the Sun
  • The very special place known as Earth

Suggested Grades

3rd through 6th