Ocean County College

The Robert J Novins Planetarium

Your Place for Space
Special Events

Please note that the Planetarium is currently closed for renovations and will remain closed until 2010.

Please check back frequently for further information as the project progresses.
Meanwhile, we will be offering a variety of events outside of the planetarium theater.

Apollo Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Event

We mark the 40th anniversary of Humanity's first step on another world. Children's programs and other activities are in the works and will be posted as soon as finalized.

Saturday, July 18th
Time: TBD
Admission: TBD
Location: TBD

Summer Star Watch

Join Planetarium staff and members of the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area for an evening of observing under the stars. Held on the Ocean County College campus. Weather permitting.

Saturday, August 1st
Time: TBD
Free Event
Outside College Center (Building 15)

Novins Planetarium 35th Anniversary Event

The planetarium may not yet be re-opened, but we're planning a series of events to help celebrate the last 35 years of service to the local community. We'll also look ahead at what you can expect from the NEW Novins Planetarium.

Saturday, August 29th
Time: TBD
Admission: TBD
Location: TBD

Fall Star Watch

Join Planetarium staff and members of the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area for an evening of observing under the stars. Held on the Ocean County College campus. Weather permitting.

Saturday, October 10th
Time: TBD
Free Event
Outside College Center (Building 15)

How to Choose a Telescope

Thinking about buying a new telescope? Wondering what you should consider for the "perfect" telescope? Planetarium lecturer, astronomy instructor and long-time amateur astronomer Rich Brady, will show you what to look for in a new telescope.

Saturday, November 14th
7 PM
Free Event
Technology Building, Lecture Hall (Building 13)

For more information call:
732.255.0342 - Recorded information
732.255.0343 - Planetarium office weekdays 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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