All planetarium shows begin at 7:30pm.
Admission opens at 7:00pm; $5/adult, $3/student, 6 and under free.
Telescope viewing afterwards on clear nights.
November 7th – Robots in Space
Many Americans remember the Moon race with the Soviet Union in the 1960s. Today, we are in a new race—the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race. In reality, robotics and automation have been used for some time in space exploration. But is that about to change? We invite you to join VBAS Astrophotographer Don Reed as we look at the role of AI in space exploration. We will look at the differences between machines, robots and AI while asking some very important questions. How are they being used today in space exploration? What happens when they interact? Perhaps the most important question is are they beneficial to humanity or do they pose a threat? We look forward to seeing you as we explore these fascinating questions.
Presented by Don Reed
November 14th – Robots in Space
Many Americans remember the Moon race with the Soviet Union in the 1960s. Today, we are in a new race—the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race. In reality, robotics and automation have been used for some time in space exploration. But is that about to change? We invite you to join VBAS Astrophotographer Don Reed as we look at the role of AI in space exploration. We will look at the differences between machines, robots and AI while asking some very important questions. How are they being used today in space exploration? What happens when they interact? Perhaps the most important question is are they beneficial to humanity or do they pose a threat? We look forward to seeing you as we explore these fascinating questions.
Presented by Don Reed
November 21st – Stars Fell on Alabama!
Come celebrate our Alabama heritage as seen through the lens of meteorites and meteor showers! Objects both large and small have landed in Alabama, both in deep history and more recently. Learn how we observe such occurrences every night and how you can search for rocks that fall on Alabama.
Presented by Beth Bero
November 28th – NO SHOW
Iron Bowl Saturday. See you in December