show descriptions weekly show schedule contact us   EXTREME PLANETS explores what makes a planet habitable in the first place, and takes you on a hypothetical journey to learn what these newly discovered worlds might be like. From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple suns, these exotic worlds may not be just science fiction after all. Click here for next scheduled show A remarkable blend of science, art and entertainment, INFINITY EXPRESS takes the audience on an exciting journey of discovery, from the exploration of our solar system to the mapping of the Universe. Dramatically communicating the latest breakthroughs in our quest to understand the Cosmos, this 20-minute immersive full-dome planetarium experience is elegantly narrated by actor Laurence Fishburne ("The Matrix"). Click here for next scheduled show LIVE STAR TALK. Join a staff astronomer for an "old fashioned" planetarium show. You'll learn how to find the stars, planets and constellations visible from Bradenton over the coming weeks. Click here for next scheduled show The SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET show embarks on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ship's navigator, a talking astronomy book. This is the most popular children's show ever produced for the full dome planetarium environment. Click here for next scheduled show BLACK HOLES! Explore the science and mystery behind black holes, perhaps the most awesome and least-understood objects in our universe. Time travel, "spaghettification," and super-massive black holes are just a few of the fascinating topics covered in this captivating show. (40 minutes) Click here for next scheduled show The ROCK HALL OF FAME show is an intense and revolutionary entertainment program which brings down the house with song hits from some of the most popular bands in the history of Rock and Roll. Songs from Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Metallica, and others are choreographed. Click here for next scheduled show All Planetarium presentations average 45 minutes running time Corporate Partners: Bright House Networks, Bay News 9, CPA Associates, Conquistador Historical Foundation, Inc., The Eye Depot, First Priority Bank, The Herald, M&I Bank, Mike Carter Construction, Northern Trust Bank Of Florida BISHOP PLANETARIUM 201 10th Street West Bradenton, Florida 34205 941-746-4131 ©2005 South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium, Inc.