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The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg is offering a variety of star shows and laser concerts for the entire family in December, including holiday programs to help make the season especially merry and bright. In addition, a special Winter Solstice Saturday program will feature free, hands-on activities for all ages. The following shows will be offered:

Magic Tree House: Space Mission, Saturdays, December 1 & 8, 3 p.m.
Young star gazers join Magic Tree House characters Jack and Annie as they discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel and more. Who can help them answer the questions posted by the mysterious “M”? The show is based on the same-titled, best-selling series of novels. (Recommended for ages 5 and older)

Laser Kids 2018, Saturdays, December 1 & 8, 4 p.m.
An updated song list entertains kids and kids at heart while lasers dance on the dome overhead. Songs include “Try Everything” from the movie Zootopia, “YMCA” by the Village People, and “Everything is Awesome” from the Lego Movie. (Recommended for ages 6-12)

Astronomy Tonight, Saturday, December 1, 7 p.m.
Using the Planetarium’s DigitalSky digital theater, experience a guided tour of the night sky. Learn about some of the popular constellations visible from sunset to sunrise, as well as the stories behind them. Hear about how and where in the sky to find the brightest planets. Weather permitting, the 3M Observatory will be open after the show. (Recommended for ages 8-adult)

Laser Beatles, Saturdays, December 1 & 8, 8 p.m.
Listen to The Fab Four’s hits from their long career, including “Twist and Shout,” “Revolution,” and “Get Back,” while lasers animate the songs on the dome overhead.

Black Holes, Saturday, December 8, 7 p.m.
Take a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there one on Earth's horizon? Explore the science and mystery of black holes. (Recommended for ages 8-adult)

The Alien Who Stole Christmas, Saturdays, December 15 & 22, 3 p.m.
Discover the stars visible in the winter sky. Then follow Santa on a trip through the solar system when a friendly alien kidnaps him. The kids on the other planets also need presents! (Recommended for ages 6-10)

Winter Wonder Lights, Saturdays, December 15 & 22, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Listen to holiday hits such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” and “Dominic the Donkey” while lasers dance on the dome overhead. (Recommended for ages 6-adult)

Mystery at the North Pole, Saturdays, December 15 & 22, 7 p.m.
Santa is sick and he’s too ill to deliver presents this year. Who could have done this? Who would want to sabotage Christmas? Was it an elf? A reindeer? The audience will need to examine the suspects and determine who is guilty. (Recommended for ages 8-adult)

Winter Solstice Saturday, December 22, 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.
Participate in hands-on activities for all ages celebrating winter, the solar system and the Moon. All activities are free, but regular admission charges are applicable for any shows that day.

Planetarium tickets cost $10 for one show, $16 for two shows on the same day. For reservations and information, call 908-231-8805. For additional information, visit www.raritanval.edu/planetarium.

RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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November 8, 2018

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