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Explore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun. This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science. Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets. Examine the Moon’s orbit, craters, phases and eclipses. You’ll even take a look at past and future space travel to our Moon … and beyond! Coyote has a razor-sharp wit, but he is a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from American Indian oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles. General Seating. 1 show. Target Audience: 4-Adults Explore the night sky with our engaging, awe-inspiring shows! The Jenks Public School District is excited to bring you the Jenks Planetarium! Housed on the 3rd floor in the new Dr. Kirby A. Lehman Center for the Study of Math and Science Center on the Jenks High School Campus is a 50-foot, 120-seat SciDome high-definition planetarium. With it you will see the sky as you have never seen it before. See planets up close. Fly to distant stars and galaxies. Even rediscover our very own earth in ways never thought possible. From a complex black hole to the simplicity of a constellation, audiences will walk away with a new understanding of our cosmos. Shows will range from the young to the older young-at-heart. All shows last approximately 50 minutes.

In October 2023 and April 2024, North America will be experiencing two Solar Eclipses. This show will introduce to you why these are rare and majestic events, and the best locations for viewing both. North America will soon be treated to two major solar eclipses, when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align. On October 14, 2023, anyone under clear skies within a path that sweeps from Oregon to Texas and then through parts of Central and South America will see an annular ("ring") eclipse. Just six months later, on April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep from Mexico to Texas to the Canadian Maritimes, plunging day into night and revealing the magnificent solar corona for anyone fortunate to be within the path of totality and under clear skies. Nearly everyone in North America will have a partial solar eclipse both days, weather permitting.

The Cassini Satellite recently ended its tour of the majestic planet of Saturn. The decade long mission uncovered mysteries never before seen and gives us an insight to be applied to the entire solar system. The target audience age for From Earth to Saturn is for ages 8 years to adult. This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School, Dr. Kirby L. Lehman Center for the Study of Math & Science Building, 3rd Floor. Elevator available. General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. General seating. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium. Private groups are welcomed. These groups can range from scout groups, birthday parties or business seminars. Contact Dan Zielinski at dan.zielinski@jenksps.org OR 918-299-4415, ext. 3307, for information and scheduling of groups and special events. All admission must be prepaid prior to show time. You may reserve an admission for a Planetarium show one of the following ways: Online with a credit card. $7 per show. Click on Enroll now for this Class. Call our Community Education office at 918-298-0340 with a credit card. $7 per show. Visit our Community Education office with a credit card, cash or check. $7 per show. NO CASH, CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT DOOR. Explore the night sky with our engaging, awe-inspiring shows! The Jenks Public School District is excited to bring you the Jenks Planetarium! Located on the 3rd floor in the new Dr. Kirby A. Lehman Center for the Study of Math and Science Center on the Jenks High School Campus is a 50-foot, 120-seat SciDome high definition planetarium. With it you will see the sky as you've never seen it before. See planets up close. Fly to distant stars and galaxies. Even rediscover our very own earth in ways never thought possible. From a complex black hole to the simplicity of a constellation, audiences will walk away with a new understanding of our cosmos. Shows will range from the young to the older young-at-heart. All shows last approximately 50 minutes.

People all over the world live in many different styles of houses. Some live in houseboats. Some in huts of mud. Others still in tall skyscrapers. No matter where you live though, your house has stars! Based on the book by the same name, this story introduces both houses and stars from places and cultures all over the planet. This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School, Dr. Kirby A. Lehman Center for the Study of Math and Science Center, 3rd Floor. Elevator available. General Seating. 1 show. Target Audience: 4 years-Adult

Undiscovered Worlds explores a timeless question: Do other planets like Earth exist? Travel to distant stars and fly up close to exotic planets. Experience the science shifting our perspective on humanity's place in the cosmos. The target audience age for Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun is 10 years to adult. This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium, Dr. Kirby L. Lehman Center for the Study of Math & Science Building, 3rd Floor. Elevator available. General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. General seating. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium. Private groups are welcomed. These groups can range from scout groups, birthday parties or business seminars. Contact Dan Zielinski at dan.zielinski@jenksps.org OR 918-299-4415, ext. 3307, for information and scheduling of groups and special events. All admission must be prepaid prior to show time. You may reserve an admission for a Planetarium show one of the following ways: Online with a credit card. $7 per show. Click on Enroll Now for this Class. Call our Community Education office at 918-298-0340 with a credit card. $7 per show. Visit our Community Education office with a credit card, cash or check. $7 per show. NO CASH, CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT DOOR. Explore the night sky with our engaging, awe-inspiring shows! The Jenks Public School District is excited to bring you the Jenks Planetarium! Housed on the 3rd floor in the new Dr. Kirby A. Lehman Center for the Study of Math and Science Center on the Jenks High School Campus is a 50-foot, 120-seat SciDome high definition planetarium. With it you will see the sky as you've never seen it before. See planets up close. Fly to distant stars and galaxies. Even rediscover our very own earth in ways never thought possible. From a complex black hole to the simplicity of a constellation, audiences will walk away with a new understanding of our cosmos. Shows will range from the young to the older young-at-heart. All shows last approximately 50 minutes.