• Our Place In Space
• Amazing Stargazing
• 3-2-1 Blast Off
• Cosmic Catastrophes
• Worlds of Wonder
• The Cowboy Astronomer
• The Explorers Project
• Explorers of Mauna Kea

Our Place In Space (PreK to Grade 2)

While trying to solve a crossword puzzle about the sky, a group of endangered animals explore the cause of day and night, the importance of our star the Sun, the beauty of the constellations, and the variety of objects that make up the Universe.

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Amazing Stargazing (Grades 1 to 5)

Join the friendly star of Radio AAHS as it broadcasts from the Planetarium. Find out about the constellations, motions of the Earth, planets and the Moon. Discover lots of nifty information about the Earth, the stars, and the planets.

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3-2-1 Blast Off (Grades 3 and Up)

Join our intrepid explorers Alex and Devin as the computer game they are playing becomes a virtual reality game of space exploration. Take command of the Cybership “Sol 1” for an amazing journey to the worlds of our Solar System. Do you have what it takes to be a Rocket Rookie - or can you become a Space Ace? Learn about our Solar System -- planets, sun, comets and asteroids.

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Cosmic Catastrophes (Grades 5 and Up)

This fascinating program investigates the potential for various dramatic astronomical events to have deadly effects on earth. Will life on earth be wiped out by global warming? What are the chances of a large asteroid or comet smashing into the earth and obliterating life? Are there nearby stars that could explode, bathing earth in deadly radiation? Can we protect ourselves from Cosmic Catastrophes? The answers to these questions might surprise you.

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Worlds of Wonder (Grades 5 and Up)

This program explores the wealth of recent discoveries that have been made by unmanned spacecraft voyaging through our solar system. Find out which planet has a volcano 15 miles high and big enough to cover the entire state of Texas. What moon has ice volcanos and methane geysers? Which planet is the biggest? The hottest? Which planets have rings? Where do comets and asteroids come from? These and many other questions will be answered as we explore Worlds of Wonder. This program also includes a live sky tour of the current night sky featuring bright stars, planets, and constellations.

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The Cowboy Astronomer (Grades 6 and Up)

This laid back, humorous program takes a look at the night time sky as seen through the eyes of a modern cowboy astronomer. Explore the constellations as you enjoy hearing Native American and Greek legends about the sky. Find out where to locate places in the sky where stars are being born and where stars have died, as well as how the sky moves. Baxter Black, a popular cowboy poet and author of ten books, narrates The Cowboy Astronomer. He is best known for his work as a correspondent for National Public Radio, where his down-home humor, poems, and stories are enjoyed by millions.

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The Explorers Project (Grades 6 and Up)

Adventurers and explorers have used the stars to navigate throughout history. This program provides a unique look at human exploration of the Pacific Ocean over the last 60,000 years. Join the Polynesian Voyaging Society as they rediscover ancient navigational techniques. From a journey onboard a Polynesian voyaging canoe to a launch at the Kennedy Space Center, The Explorers Project examines the exploration of space, our planet and the science and technology which support these activities. The Explorers Project includes both celestial navigation and anthropology. This show highlights the unique resources of Hawaii and the Pacific, while sharing the universal spirit of human exploration.

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Explorers of Mauna Kea (Grades 6 and Up)

13,796 feet above sea level on the island of Hawaii is the Mauna Kea Observatory, one of the best places on Earth to conduct astronomical research. See why the Mauna Kea mountain gives a stunning view of the night sky and learn about the telescopes and tools astronomers use on this remote mountain to explore the wonders of the Universe. The program includes a star tour of the evening sky.

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