for Educators

Sun, Moon, and Stars

Grades K-2 | Observe the Sun’s path through the sky from east to west. After sunset, find key constellations of the season by looking for distinctive features such as Orion’s Belt. Travel to the moon, returning just in time for sunrise.

  • Strasenburgh Planetarium
  • Planetarium Digistar Presentation
  • Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
  • Earth Science, Space Science, Technology & Applications of Science

A favorite for over 20 years! Watch the Sun travel across the daytime sky to sunset. Find and point to a few key star groups of the current season. Take an imaginary trip to the moon to see the Sun and Earth in the sky. Then return home just in time for sunrise. This program emphasizes stars and constellations. If your students are more interested in planets, consider “Planet Spectacular.”

**Seating capacity may be limited in compliance with public health guidelines in effect on the day of your visit. Maximum capacity includes all students, teachers, aides, chaperones, parents, and siblings.

Connects with-
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

  • ESS1.A The Universe and Its Stars

  • ESS1.B Earth and the Solar System


How To Book

Need More Information?

  • Contact: Guest Services
  • Phone: 585.697.1942
  • Email: gr****************@**sc.org


When Is It?

  • Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Start Date: 09/15/2026
  • End Date: 06/26/2027
  • Program Length: 45 minutes
  • Earliest Start Time: 10am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 15
  • Maximum Attendance: 140

How Much Does It Cost?

  • Planetarium Group Admission (for 1 show): $10 per person.

    All teachers and school personnel are free.

    All non-school adult chaperones are $10/person at each location. We recommend a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students.

    RMSC adult members are free.
  • Minimum Student Charge: 15 students