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Winter Skies – A Live Planetarium Experience

Take a guided tour of the winter night sky with one of Drake Planetarium's educators! Using our planetarium's star projection system, you'll discover the constellations, planets, bright stars, and other celestial objects visible in the Cincinnati area during this special time of year. Learn how to recognize familiar patterns, hear the stories behind the constellations, and discover what you can look for when you step outside on a clear winter night. Every presentation is live and guided by an educator.

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Winter Skies + Let It Snow

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a festive, immersive experience under the planetarium dome! Enjoy a live tour of the winter night sky, followed by Let It Snow, a spectacular holiday presentation featuring seasonal music, colorful animations, and dazzling full-dome visuals. It's a fun holiday experience for the entire family!

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Winter Skies + Cosmic Christmas

Experience the wonders of the winter sky before taking a musical journey through the holiday season! Start with a live, educator-guided tour of the stars and constellations visible in our winter sky. Then, sit back and enjoy Cosmic Christmas, an immersive celebration of holiday music and spectacular cosmic visuals that bring the spirit of Christmas to life across the planetarium dome.

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Winter Skies + Mystery of a Christmas Star

What was the Star of Bethlehem? Could there be an astronomical explanation for the mysterious star described in the Christmas story? Begin with a live tour of the winter night sky, then travel back more than 2,000 years to explore the scientific possibilities behind the star that guided the Wise Men. Discover the planets, comets, and astronomical events that may help explain one of history's most fascinating mysteries. A wonderful combination of astronomy, science, and the Christmas story.

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