Moons: Worlds of Mystery planetarium program

2026-08-15T23:00:00Z

Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7 – 8pm

Our solar system has hundreds of moons besides our own! Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity — and surprising characteristics — of moons. From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies, plus our own Moon, reveal about the history and workings of our solar system in the fulldome program Moons: Worlds of Mystery. Then, let our Planetarium Educator give you a brief tour of the current night sky with our awe-inspiring starball. Watch the trailer for the fulldome show here. Program length is one hour.

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.

If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here on Eventbrite or here: Planetarium location in Google Maps For our public programs, you will be able to park in the I-37 parking lot off of Iroquois Drive directly next to Buffalo State University's Science and Math Complex which houses the planetarium.

Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
Website for more information: www.eventbrite.com…

Laser Music Experience: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon

2026-08-16T00:30:00Z

Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8:30 – 9:30pm

Laser shows were made for albums like Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.

Join us for one of our most popular laser music experiences. Featuring the complete soundtrack to one of rock’s most powerful albums, Laser Dark Side of the Moon reaches into Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece to create a mind-bending light and sound landscape. Dark Side of the Moon offers a mixture of psychedelic, rock and jazz sounds. Its sonic backdrops and atmospheric soundscapes combined with a unique assortment of sound effects yield an emotional resonance. When accompanied by a diverse and unusual display of laser art, the overall feel is a dramatic and haunting atmosphere.

**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and room-shaking music.

No children under 5 are permitted at our laser shows.

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.

If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here on Eventbrite or here: Planetarium location in Google Maps For our public programs, you will be able to park in the I-37 parking lot off of Iroquois Drive. This is directly adjacent to Buffalo State's Math and Science Complex, which houses the planetarium.

Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
Website for more information: www.eventbrite.com…

Planetarium Events

Moons: Worlds of Mystery planetarium program

Laser Music Experience: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon