2020-21
VIRTUAL SCIENCE NIGHTS AT THE BRISH
SPONSORED BY JLG INDUSTRIES
Visit the planetarium from the comfort of your own home with Virtual Science Nights at the Brish! Each Virtual Science Night features an exciting science experiment you can complete in the comfort of your own home! Safety equipment and materials kits are available to be picked up before the events at the planetarium during select hours, courtesy of JLG Industries. Be sure to follow the links below to register to receive a link to the events of your choice and directions on how to pick up your own safety and materials kits.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: Elephant Toothpaste
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
If you have a pet elephant, or if you've ever wondered how an elephant keeps its pearly whites so clean, this is the event for you! Join William Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as she explores the chemistry of making elephant toothpaste, and stay for a tour of the October night sky. All attendees are also granted access to an exclusive, limited time viewing of the hit planetarium show, Zula Patrol: Down to Earth!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here!
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
If you have a pet elephant, or if you've ever wondered how an elephant keeps its pearly whites so clean, this is the event for you! Join William Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as she explores the chemistry of making elephant toothpaste, and stay for a tour of the October night sky. All attendees are also granted access to an exclusive, limited time viewing of the hit planetarium show, Zula Patrol: Down to Earth!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020
6:00 PM
; YouVIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: Leaf Grief
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Super Volcanoes
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Are all those colors always in there??? Join Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as she explores the changing color of leaves through the process of chromatography, and stick around for a tour of the fall night sky. All participants also receive a link to an exclusive presentation of the planetarium program, Super Volcanoes!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here!
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Super Volcanoes
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Are all those colors always in there??? Join Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as she explores the changing color of leaves through the process of chromatography, and stick around for a tour of the fall night sky. All participants also receive a link to an exclusive presentation of the planetarium program, Super Volcanoes!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: The Cranberry Color Trick
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Dinosaurs at Dusk
“WOW!” “How did she do that???” “Is she a space alien with super advanced technology that allows her to defy all logic and reasoning???” Are all things you’ll be saying when you join Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as she performs the amazing Cranberry Color Trick! Then stick around for an explanation on how it all works as well as a tour of the late fall evening sky. All participants also receive a link to an exclusive presentation of the planetarium program, Dinosaurs at Dusk! If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: Close Encounters of the Comet Kind
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Mystery of the Christmas Star & Faster Than Light
It’s a bird...no, it’s a plane...no, it’s...Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson creating a comet in her classroom! Join Brish Planetarium teacher Alicia Robertson for a sublime investigation into the science of a comet and learn to create your very own comet model! Afterward, stick around for a guided tour of the late fall evening sky. All participants also receive a link to an exclusive presentation of the planetarium programs, Mystery of the Christmas Star and Faster Than Light!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2020
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: Frozen Bubble? Let it Go!
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Mystery of the Christmas Star & Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
Learn to harness a power so great, so mysterious that even Queen Elsa of Arendelle would be in awe! The power to create...frozen bubbles! Join Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson on her quest for the Power of the Frozen Bubble, and stick around for a tour of the early winter night sky. All participants also receive a link to an exclusive presentation of the planetarium programs, Mystery of the Christmas Star & Zula Patrol: Down to Earth!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: Apollo 11 Command Module and Planetarium Tour
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Apollo 11: Man's First Step Onto the Moon Experience one of the most momentous times in history. Discover the small steps and giant leaps made by the astronauts of Apollo 11 as they land on the Moon’s surface for the first time. A Production of the Jenks Planetarium If you missed the live show, you can watch the taped version using the You Tube link below. |
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: BACK TO THE PAST IN THE FUTURE
PLANETARIUM SHOW: UNSEEN UNIVERSE
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look back into the past from the future? Well wonder no more! Join Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as you build your own device for looking backwards in time!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
PLANETARIUM SHOW: UNSEEN UNIVERSE
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look back into the past from the future? Well wonder no more! Join Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as you build your own device for looking backwards in time!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: CONFETTI CANNONS
PLANETARIUM SHOW: MARS 1001
Make your Valentine's Day pop with Confetti Cannons! Join planetarium teacher Alicia Robertson in creating your very own confetti cannon and then stick around for a current night sky tour. It’ll be a blast! Can’t wait to see you there!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
PLANETARIUM SHOW: MARS 1001
Make your Valentine's Day pop with Confetti Cannons! Join planetarium teacher Alicia Robertson in creating your very own confetti cannon and then stick around for a current night sky tour. It’ll be a blast! Can’t wait to see you there!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: THE GREAT PLANETARIUM PLANET HUNT
PLANETARIUM SHOW: EXPERIENCE THE AURORA
There’s no place like space, and no place to learn about space like the William Brish Planetarium! Join Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as she takes you on a wild ride through the solar system, stopping at each of the unique and fascinating planets that orbit our sun!
- If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: CARTESIAN DIVERS
PLANETARIUM SHOW: BIRTH OF PLANET EARTH
Dive into science with this super fun experiment on buoyancy! Join Alicia Robertson in making your own Cartesian diver and then stick around for a current night sky tour!
PLANETARIUM SHOW: BIRTH OF PLANET EARTH
Dive into science with this super fun experiment on buoyancy! Join Alicia Robertson in making your own Cartesian diver and then stick around for a current night sky tour!
- If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: POPSICLE STICK CHAIN REACTION
PLANETARIUM SHOW: DYNAMIC EARTH
Do you love eating Popsicles but hate wasting the wooden stick when you're finished with your delicious treat? Even wonder how you could put those extra sticks to good use? If so, you’re in luck! Join Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as she helps you to build the popsicle stick chain reaction of your dreams! Afterwards, stick around for a current tour of the night sky!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
PLANETARIUM SHOW: DYNAMIC EARTH
Do you love eating Popsicles but hate wasting the wooden stick when you're finished with your delicious treat? Even wonder how you could put those extra sticks to good use? If so, you’re in luck! Join Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson as she helps you to build the popsicle stick chain reaction of your dreams! Afterwards, stick around for a current tour of the night sky!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: ART OF AURORAS
PLANETARIUM SHOW: EXPERIENCE THE AURORA
Are you an aspiring astronomical artist looking for inspiration? Do you love bright colors, chalk, and getting just a little messy? If this sounds like you, join local planetarian and amateur artist Alicia Robertson in creating your very own Aurora Borealis themed art, while you learn something about this beautiful phenomenon!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
PLANETARIUM SHOW: EXPERIENCE THE AURORA
Are you an aspiring astronomical artist looking for inspiration? Do you love bright colors, chalk, and getting just a little messy? If this sounds like you, join local planetarian and amateur artist Alicia Robertson in creating your very own Aurora Borealis themed art, while you learn something about this beautiful phenomenon!
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: FLUFFY SLIME
PLANETARIUM SHOW: SOLAR SUPER STORMS
These days, there are so many kinds of slime to choose from. Crunchy slime, clear slime, butter slime, cloud slime, unicorn slime, sand slime...the list just goes on and on. With so many types of slime available, how can you choose the one that’s right for you? Let Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson help you through this sticky situation! After countless minutes of research she has come to the un-scientific conclusion that the clear choice is in fact...Fluffy Slime! Join her to make your very own fluffy slime and afterwards, stick around for a current tour of the night sky!
Although the event is free, registration is required. Click here to register!
PLANETARIUM SHOW: SOLAR SUPER STORMS
These days, there are so many kinds of slime to choose from. Crunchy slime, clear slime, butter slime, cloud slime, unicorn slime, sand slime...the list just goes on and on. With so many types of slime available, how can you choose the one that’s right for you? Let Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson help you through this sticky situation! After countless minutes of research she has come to the un-scientific conclusion that the clear choice is in fact...Fluffy Slime! Join her to make your very own fluffy slime and afterwards, stick around for a current tour of the night sky!
Although the event is free, registration is required. Click here to register!
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: AIR ROCKETS
PLANETARIUM SHOW: ROBOT EXPLORERS
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson teaching you how to make super duper air rockets!!! Then, once you’ve got your fill of lift offs and crash landings, stick around for a current tour of the night sky.
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
PLANETARIUM SHOW: ROBOT EXPLORERS
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s Brish Planetarium Teacher Alicia Robertson teaching you how to make super duper air rockets!!! Then, once you’ve got your fill of lift offs and crash landings, stick around for a current tour of the night sky.
If you missed the live show, you can watch a taped version using the Youtube link below. You will find directions for the experiment here.
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE PART DUEX
PLANETARIUM SHOW: SECRET LIVES OF STARS
Think we made a mess the first time? You haven’t seen anything yet! Join Brish Planetarium teacher Alicia Robertson as she goes bigger, bolder, and messier with Elephant Toothpaste Part Deux! It’ll be enough elephant toothpaste to keep a whole herd of elephant teeth sparkly white! Then, after you’re finished brushing your pet elephant’s teeth, stick around for tour of the current night sky!
Although the event is free, registration is required. Click here to register!
PLANETARIUM SHOW: SECRET LIVES OF STARS
Think we made a mess the first time? You haven’t seen anything yet! Join Brish Planetarium teacher Alicia Robertson as she goes bigger, bolder, and messier with Elephant Toothpaste Part Deux! It’ll be enough elephant toothpaste to keep a whole herd of elephant teeth sparkly white! Then, after you’re finished brushing your pet elephant’s teeth, stick around for tour of the current night sky!
Although the event is free, registration is required. Click here to register!