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Invaders of Mars
Under the care of Emmy award winning space artist, Don Davis, this beautifully crafted show highlights our ongoing exploration of Mars. We explore the Martian surface as seen by Earth's various spacecraft "invaders" and use the data gathered to explore the red planet as only CGI can. We fly over the great chasms, canyons and volcanoes, descend amid the ice of a Martian polar cap and are buffeted by swirling dust devils. Blinded by the planet-wide storms which engulf this world from time to time we emerge to discover a whole new world which is the red planet Mars. The invaders have landed. Narrated by Tom Baker of the BBC's Dr. Who.
Run Time: 1 hr: 00 min.
Show Times:
Date Time Seats Available  
Friday, November 21, 2008 7:00:00 PM to 8:00:00 PM 46 Make Reservation  
Friday, December 05, 2008 7:00:00 PM to 8:00:00 PM 55 Make Reservation  
Friday, December 12, 2008 7:00:00 PM to 8:00:00 PM 55 Make Reservation  

Extreme Planets
For centuries, humanity has wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. Now, we are finally one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery in 1995 of the first planet orbiting another star, we now know that planets are not unique to our own Solar System. In fact, these "extrasolar" planets now appear to be quite common. In our newest original production we'll explore what makes a planet "Earth-like" in the first place, and take an immersive fulldome tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we're looking for. From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple suns, these exotic worlds aren't just science fiction anymore!
Run Time: 00 hr: 40 min.
Show Times:
Date Time Seats Available  
Friday, November 21, 2008 8:30:00 PM to 9:30:00 PM 41 Make Reservation  
Friday, December 05, 2008 8:30:00 PM to 9:30:00 PM 55 Make Reservation  
Friday, December 12, 2008 8:30:00 PM to 9:30:00 PM 55 Make Reservation  

Central New York Astronomy Clubs General Meeting
The Central New York Astronomy Club would like to invite the general public and its membership to the Colgate Visualization Lab for its monthly public meeting

There will be the usual meet and greet at the beginning of the meeting, followed by events and other announcements. We will be doing a tour of the southern hemisphere this month. So be prepared to see something new for most and unavailable for all in the our latitude. We will alkso be featuring a new show called "Invaders of Mars" for our full dome presentation.

Don't forget about DOOR PRIZES at the end of the night we’ll have a drawing for an assortment of gifts, everyone that attends is eligible to win. So bring your friends and family for a night under the stars with CNYAC, even if it is cloudy and/or cold, in the Vis Lab it always clear skies and warm.

After the meeting we usually gather at one of the local establishments for wings and soda or whatever your finger food tastes are. Please join us!!!

Run Time: 2 hr: 30 min.
Show Times:
Date Time Seats Available  
Friday, December 19, 2008 6:30:00 PM to 9:30:00 PM 54 Make Reservation