Auroral Lights & Starry Nights Planetarium Program
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights
Join us as we explore wondrous views of the aurora and our current night skies.
We'll start the evening with stunning real-time footage of the northern lights filmed in Yellowknife, the capital city of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Aurora: Lights of Wonder blends scientific exploration of their colors and shapes with cultural myths and legends surrounding this celestial spectacle. Images from the ground are joined by an astronaut's view of the lights from the International Space Station. After bathing in auroral light, we’ll explore our local winter skies using our starball with a live presentation of the Moon, stars, planets, and constellations gracing our nights. Trailer for Aurora: Lights of Wonder,
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/auroral-lights-starry-nights-tickets-2003267634421?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER QUEEN! Laser Music Experience
Listen and watch as Queen's epic songs come to life choreographed to a mesmerizing laser light display.
Start with a layer of heavy metal, add a dash of glam, a pinch of astrophysics, and sprinkle liberally with theatrics. Only THEN will you get a sense of what makes up the legendary Queen, the band who are often touted as being the most educated rock band to ever live. Freddy Mercury put it best when he said, “The whole point of Queen was to be original. We’re a very expensive group; we break a lot of rules, It’s unheard of to combine opera with a rock theme, my dear.”
Now, EXPERIENCE Queen's music as you never have before. Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
The playlist:
We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions
, Bicycle Race
, Don’t Stop Me Now
, Another One Bites The Dust
, I Want To Break Free
, Under Pressure
, Killer Queen
, Bohemian Rhapsody
, Radio Gaga
, Princes Of The Universe
, The Show Must Go On
,
**During our laser music… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-laser-music-experience-tickets-1025070512497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
DOWN TO EARTH Family Planetarium Program
A fun and immersive planetarium experience especially for our young visitors and their families.
Join the Zula Patrol as they go in search of the villain Deliria Delight, exploring the formation and development of Earth and the life forms who call it home along the way. View the trailer here.
This show is recommended for children ages ~4-9 and their families and lasts 45 minutes.
Guests should 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,
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Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-program-zula-patrol-down-to-earth-tickets-576261041287?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
3-2-1 LIFTOFF! Family Planetarium Program
Join a tinkering hamster in his quest to return a robot to space. Through experimentation, he'll gain the wits and courage needed to succeed,
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junk yard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but they aren’t interested in his scientific experiments which often fail in practice.
One day Alan hears a crash. In his garden he finds a crater and a damaged robot inside. How did he get here? Alan must fix the robot that fell from a spaceship and get him back up to it. And the ship is leaving in just three days. Will he manage to get the robot back to his ship before it leaves with all the robot’s friends?
3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about courage and the wits you need to have to get to space and back. Watch the trailer here.
After the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will share a tour of the night sky using our amazing starball.
Program length is one hour and is recommended for ages 7-13.
Please arrive at… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-2-1-liftoff-tickets-1246552996569?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Wonders Far & Near Planetarium Program
Wonders Far and Near: From Deep Space to Our Autumn Sky
Stunning images from the world's biggest telescopes plus a tour of our fall night sky presented live with our amazing starball.
We'll begin with the splendor and science behind recent images from cutting-edge telescopes, including the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the space-based James Webb Space Telescope. From the birthplaces of stars to colliding galaxies, these images are as scientifically rich as they are stunning. We'll then turn to our own autumn sky with a live tour led by our Planetarium Educator, who will share the basics of finding your way around the fall sky and the stories behind the season's constellations.
Program length is one hour. Children under 5 are not permitted.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonders-far-and-near-from-deep-space-to-our-autumn-sky-tickets-2003366862214?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER ROCK! Laser Music Experience
Space-faring guitars, distant worlds, and sneering skulls dominate this high-voltage journey of laser lights and music.
If you ever find yourself in Suffragette City, Ramble On down to the station and hop onboard the Crazy Train! Space-faring guitars, distant worlds, and sneering skulls dominate this high-voltage journey of laser lights and music. From kinetic classics by Yes and Rush to ear shredders by Motörhead and Ozzy Osbourne, this show will keep your head moving long after the music ends!
Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
This show features:
Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne
, Juke Box Hero by Foreigner
, Suffragette City by David Bowie
, Long Distance Runaround by Yes
, La Grange by ZZ Top
, From the Beginning by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
, Tonight by Genesis
, YYZ by Rush
, Ace of Spades by Motorhead.
,
**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and room-shaking music.
No children… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laserock-laser-music-experience-tickets-501376379247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Beautifica Immersive Planetarium Program
From WORLDS® the creators of record-breaking Mesmerica, ?comes Beautifica 360 — a journey like no other.?
, Breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.?Designed to spark joy, lose yourself in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes?that’ll stay with you long after the night is over.?
, Created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists, ?Beautifica is the perfect date night or a unique evening with loved ones.?
Everyone sees something unique in this euphoric journey.?
So, where will it take you?
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://tickets.changeworlds.org/en-US/beautifica360/buffalo-ny.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Beautifica Immersive Planetarium Program
From WORLDS® the creators of record-breaking Mesmerica, ?comes Beautifica 360 — a journey like no other.?
, Breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.?Designed to spark joy, lose yourself in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes?that’ll stay with you long after the night is over.?
, Created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists, ?Beautifica is the perfect date night or a unique evening with loved ones.?
Everyone sees something unique in this euphoric journey.?
So, where will it take you?
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://tickets.changeworlds.org/en-US/beautifica360/buffalo-ny.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Beautifica Immersive Planetarium Program
From WORLDS® the creators of record-breaking Mesmerica, ?comes Beautifica 360 — a journey like no other.?
, Breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.?Designed to spark joy, lose yourself in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes?that’ll stay with you long after the night is over.?
, Created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists, ?Beautifica is the perfect date night or a unique evening with loved ones.?
Everyone sees something unique in this euphoric journey.?
So, where will it take you?
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://tickets.changeworlds.org/en-US/beautifica360/buffalo-ny.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights Planetarium Program
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights
Join us as we explore wondrous views of the aurora and our current night skies.
We'll start the evening with stunning real-time footage of the northern lights filmed in Yellowknife, the capital city of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Aurora: Lights of Wonder blends scientific exploration of their colors and shapes with cultural myths and legends surrounding this celestial spectacle. Images from the ground are joined by an astronaut's view of the lights from the International Space Station. After bathing in auroral light, we’ll explore our local winter skies using our starball with a live presentation of the Moon, stars, planets, and constellations gracing our nights. Trailer for Aurora: Lights of Wonder,
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/auroral-lights-starry-nights-tickets-2003267634421?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER QUEEN! Laser Music Experience
Listen and watch as Queen's epic songs come to life choreographed to a mesmerizing laser light display.
Start with a layer of heavy metal, add a dash of glam, a pinch of astrophysics, and sprinkle liberally with theatrics. Only THEN will you get a sense of what makes up the legendary Queen, the band who are often touted as being the most educated rock band to ever live. Freddy Mercury put it best when he said, “The whole point of Queen was to be original. We’re a very expensive group; we break a lot of rules, It’s unheard of to combine opera with a rock theme, my dear.”
Now, EXPERIENCE Queen's music as you never have before. Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
The playlist:
We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions
, Bicycle Race
, Don’t Stop Me Now
, Another One Bites The Dust
, I Want To Break Free
, Under Pressure
, Killer Queen
, Bohemian Rhapsody
, Radio Gaga
, Princes Of The Universe
, The Show Must Go On
,
**During our laser music… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-laser-music-experience-tickets-1025070512497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Wonders Far & Near Planetarium Program
Wonders Far and Near: From Deep Space to Our Autumn Sky
Stunning images from the world's biggest telescopes plus a tour of our fall night sky presented live with our amazing starball.
We'll begin with the splendor and science behind recent images from cutting-edge telescopes, including the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the space-based James Webb Space Telescope. From the birthplaces of stars to colliding galaxies, these images are as scientifically rich as they are stunning. We'll then turn to our own autumn sky with a live tour led by our Planetarium Educator, who will share the basics of finding your way around the fall sky and the stories behind the season's constellations.
Program length is one hour. Children under 5 are not permitted.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonders-far-and-near-from-deep-space-to-our-autumn-sky-tickets-2003366862214?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER ROCK! Laser Music Experience
Space-faring guitars, distant worlds, and sneering skulls dominate this high-voltage journey of laser lights and music.
If you ever find yourself in Suffragette City, Ramble On down to the station and hop onboard the Crazy Train! Space-faring guitars, distant worlds, and sneering skulls dominate this high-voltage journey of laser lights and music. From kinetic classics by Yes and Rush to ear shredders by Motörhead and Ozzy Osbourne, this show will keep your head moving long after the music ends!
Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
This show features:
Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne
, Juke Box Hero by Foreigner
, Suffragette City by David Bowie
, Long Distance Runaround by Yes
, La Grange by ZZ Top
, From the Beginning by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
, Tonight by Genesis
, YYZ by Rush
, Ace of Spades by Motorhead.
,
**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and room-shaking music.
No children… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laserock-laser-music-experience-tickets-501376379247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Beautifica Immersive Planetarium Program
From WORLDS® the creators of record-breaking Mesmerica, ?comes Beautifica 360 — a journey like no other.?
, Breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.?Designed to spark joy, lose yourself in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes?that’ll stay with you long after the night is over.?
, Created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists, ?Beautifica is the perfect date night or a unique evening with loved ones.?
Everyone sees something unique in this euphoric journey.?
So, where will it take you?
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://tickets.changeworlds.org/en-US/beautifica360/buffalo-ny.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Beautifica Immersive Planetarium Program
From WORLDS® the creators of record-breaking Mesmerica, ?comes Beautifica 360 — a journey like no other.?
, Breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.?Designed to spark joy, lose yourself in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes?that’ll stay with you long after the night is over.?
, Created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists, ?Beautifica is the perfect date night or a unique evening with loved ones.?
Everyone sees something unique in this euphoric journey.?
So, where will it take you?
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://tickets.changeworlds.org/en-US/beautifica360/buffalo-ny.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Beautifica Immersive Planetarium Program
From WORLDS® the creators of record-breaking Mesmerica, ?comes Beautifica 360 — a journey like no other.?
, Breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.?Designed to spark joy, lose yourself in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes?that’ll stay with you long after the night is over.?
, Created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists, ?Beautifica is the perfect date night or a unique evening with loved ones.?
Everyone sees something unique in this euphoric journey.?
So, where will it take you?
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://tickets.changeworlds.org/en-US/beautifica360/buffalo-ny.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights Planetarium Program
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights
Join us as we explore wondrous views of the aurora and our current night skies.
We'll start the evening with stunning real-time footage of the northern lights filmed in Yellowknife, the capital city of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Aurora: Lights of Wonder blends scientific exploration of their colors and shapes with cultural myths and legends surrounding this celestial spectacle. Images from the ground are joined by an astronaut's view of the lights from the International Space Station. After bathing in auroral light, we’ll explore our local winter skies using our starball with a live presentation of the Moon, stars, planets, and constellations gracing our nights. Trailer for Aurora: Lights of Wonder,
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/auroral-lights-starry-nights-tickets-2003267634421?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER QUEEN! Laser Music Experience
Listen and watch as Queen's epic songs come to life choreographed to a mesmerizing laser light display.
Start with a layer of heavy metal, add a dash of glam, a pinch of astrophysics, and sprinkle liberally with theatrics. Only THEN will you get a sense of what makes up the legendary Queen, the band who are often touted as being the most educated rock band to ever live. Freddy Mercury put it best when he said, “The whole point of Queen was to be original. We’re a very expensive group; we break a lot of rules, It’s unheard of to combine opera with a rock theme, my dear.”
Now, EXPERIENCE Queen's music as you never have before. Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
The playlist:
We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions
, Bicycle Race
, Don’t Stop Me Now
, Another One Bites The Dust
, I Want To Break Free
, Under Pressure
, Killer Queen
, Bohemian Rhapsody
, Radio Gaga
, Princes Of The Universe
, The Show Must Go On
,
**During our laser music… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-laser-music-experience-tickets-1025070512497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Wonders Far & Near Planetarium Program
Wonders Far and Near: From Deep Space to Our Autumn Sky
Stunning images from the world's biggest telescopes plus a tour of our fall night sky presented live with our amazing starball.
We'll begin with the splendor and science behind recent images from cutting-edge telescopes, including the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the space-based James Webb Space Telescope. From the birthplaces of stars to colliding galaxies, these images are as scientifically rich as they are stunning. We'll then turn to our own autumn sky with a live tour led by our Planetarium Educator, who will share the basics of finding your way around the fall sky and the stories behind the season's constellations.
Program length is one hour. Children under 5 are not permitted.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonders-far-and-near-from-deep-space-to-our-autumn-sky-tickets-2003366862214?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER ROCK! Laser Music Experience
Space-faring guitars, distant worlds, and sneering skulls dominate this high-voltage journey of laser lights and music.
If you ever find yourself in Suffragette City, Ramble On down to the station and hop onboard the Crazy Train! Space-faring guitars, distant worlds, and sneering skulls dominate this high-voltage journey of laser lights and music. From kinetic classics by Yes and Rush to ear shredders by Motörhead and Ozzy Osbourne, this show will keep your head moving long after the music ends!
Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
This show features:
Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne
, Juke Box Hero by Foreigner
, Suffragette City by David Bowie
, Long Distance Runaround by Yes
, La Grange by ZZ Top
, From the Beginning by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
, Tonight by Genesis
, YYZ by Rush
, Ace of Spades by Motorhead.
,
**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and room-shaking music.
No children… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laserock-laser-music-experience-tickets-501376379247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights Planetarium Program
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights
Join us as we explore wondrous views of the aurora and our current night skies.
We'll start the evening with stunning real-time footage of the northern lights filmed in Yellowknife, the capital city of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Aurora: Lights of Wonder blends scientific exploration of their colors and shapes with cultural myths and legends surrounding this celestial spectacle. Images from the ground are joined by an astronaut's view of the lights from the International Space Station. After bathing in auroral light, we’ll explore our local winter skies using our starball with a live presentation of the Moon, stars, planets, and constellations gracing our nights. Trailer for Aurora: Lights of Wonder,
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/auroral-lights-starry-nights-tickets-2003267634421?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, November 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER QUEEN! Laser Music Experience
Listen and watch as Queen's epic songs come to life choreographed to a mesmerizing laser light display.
Start with a layer of heavy metal, add a dash of glam, a pinch of astrophysics, and sprinkle liberally with theatrics. Only THEN will you get a sense of what makes up the legendary Queen, the band who are often touted as being the most educated rock band to ever live. Freddy Mercury put it best when he said, “The whole point of Queen was to be original. We’re a very expensive group; we break a lot of rules, It’s unheard of to combine opera with a rock theme, my dear.”
Now, EXPERIENCE Queen's music as you never have before. Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
The playlist:
We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions
, Bicycle Race
, Don’t Stop Me Now
, Another One Bites The Dust
, I Want To Break Free
, Under Pressure
, Killer Queen
, Bohemian Rhapsody
, Radio Gaga
, Princes Of The Universe
, The Show Must Go On
,
**During our laser music… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-laser-music-experience-tickets-1025070512497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, November 27, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Wonders Far & Near Planetarium Program
Wonders Far and Near: From Deep Space to Our Autumn Sky
Stunning images from the world's biggest telescopes plus a tour of our fall night sky presented live with our amazing starball.
We'll begin with the splendor and science behind recent images from cutting-edge telescopes, including the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the space-based James Webb Space Telescope. From the birthplaces of stars to colliding galaxies, these images are as scientifically rich as they are stunning. We'll then turn to our own autumn sky with a live tour led by our Planetarium Educator, who will share the basics of finding your way around the fall sky and the stories behind the season's constellations.
Program length is one hour. Children under 5 are not permitted.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonders-far-and-near-from-deep-space-to-our-autumn-sky-tickets-2003366862214?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER ROCK! Laser Music Experience
Space-faring guitars, distant worlds, and sneering skulls dominate this high-voltage journey of laser lights and music.
If you ever find yourself in Suffragette City, Ramble On down to the station and hop onboard the Crazy Train! Space-faring guitars, distant worlds, and sneering skulls dominate this high-voltage journey of laser lights and music. From kinetic classics by Yes and Rush to ear shredders by Motörhead and Ozzy Osbourne, this show will keep your head moving long after the music ends!
Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
This show features:
Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne
, Juke Box Hero by Foreigner
, Suffragette City by David Bowie
, Long Distance Runaround by Yes
, La Grange by ZZ Top
, From the Beginning by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
, Tonight by Genesis
, YYZ by Rush
, Ace of Spades by Motorhead.
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**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and room-shaking music.
No children… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laserock-laser-music-experience-tickets-501376379247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights Planetarium Program
Auroral Lights & Starry Nights
Join us as we explore wondrous views of the aurora and our current night skies.
We'll start the evening with stunning real-time footage of the northern lights filmed in Yellowknife, the capital city of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Aurora: Lights of Wonder blends scientific exploration of their colors and shapes with cultural myths and legends surrounding this celestial spectacle. Images from the ground are joined by an astronaut's view of the lights from the International Space Station. After bathing in auroral light, we’ll explore our local winter skies using our starball with a live presentation of the Moon, stars, planets, and constellations gracing our nights. Trailer for Aurora: Lights of Wonder,
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/auroral-lights-starry-nights-tickets-2003267634421?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER QUEEN! Laser Music Experience
Listen and watch as Queen's epic songs come to life choreographed to a mesmerizing laser light display.
Start with a layer of heavy metal, add a dash of glam, a pinch of astrophysics, and sprinkle liberally with theatrics. Only THEN will you get a sense of what makes up the legendary Queen, the band who are often touted as being the most educated rock band to ever live. Freddy Mercury put it best when he said, “The whole point of Queen was to be original. We’re a very expensive group; we break a lot of rules, It’s unheard of to combine opera with a rock theme, my dear.”
Now, EXPERIENCE Queen's music as you never have before. Program length is ~45 minutes and the playlist is found below.
The playlist:
We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions
, Bicycle Race
, Don’t Stop Me Now
, Another One Bites The Dust
, I Want To Break Free
, Under Pressure
, Killer Queen
, Bohemian Rhapsody
, Radio Gaga
, Princes Of The Universe
, The Show Must Go On
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**During our laser music… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-laser-music-experience-tickets-1025070512497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.