The Longo Planetarium @ CCM
THE LONGO PLANETARIUM AT COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS
GET LOST IN SPACE AT CCM’S LONGO PLANETARIUM
This fall you can tour the stars and planets or learn about galaxies! A new planetarium show for kids features a young girl named Astra and her dog Sirius. Together they tour constellations and planets. In Cosmic Mashups, you can also learn about galaxies and supermassive black holes. The planetarium’s popular show Starlit Nights will feature a live tour of the fall night sky. These three shows blend cutting-edge technology with immersive storytelling and will be presented beneath the 33-foot-diameter dome to reveal the beauty, science and wonder of the cosmos.
Since 1973, the Longo Planetarium has been bringing the stars to Northern New Jersey. Here you can explore the Universe from the Earth and other planets in our Solar System to stars, galaxies and beyond. Our Digistar projection system can display thousands of stars, the planets and the Moon onto a 33-foot diameter dome. All are welcome to attend public programs; programs for school, camp and scout groups can be scheduled in advance. Our schedule features the following public programs on the second and fourth weekends of the month. Online reservations are strongly encouraged; a limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the door. Please note that ticket purchases cannot be refunded or exchanged.
NOTE: In case of inclement weather call 973-328-5580 or visit www.ccm.edu for information about CCM campus closings, delays or construction.
Planetarium Schedule
September 25 through December 12, 2026
Note all shows include a tour of the night sky and planets.
ASTRA AND SIRIUS – NEW!
Select Fridays at 7:30 pm and Saturdays at 2:00 pm
Recommended for Children ages 6-9; 35 minutes
In this new show for kids, you will meet a young girl named Astra and her dog Sirius. Together they are heading out after sunset to go stargazing. They tour the constellations and search for planets. Then the two best friends travel into space to view numerous craters on Mercury, the silent volcanoes on Mars, moons hiding among the rings of Saturn and icy dwarf planets at the edge of our Solar System!
This 35-minute planetarium show is recommended for kids ages 6-8.
COSMIC MASHUPS: GRAVITY, GALAXIES AND SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES – NEW!
Select Fridays at 9:00 pm and Saturdays at 3:30 pm.
Recommended for adults and children ages 12+; 45 minutes
At the core of almost every galaxy lies a dark, hungry giant: a supermassive black hole! But what turns these silent monsters into blazing cosmic engines? The answer lies in one of the most amazing events in the universe—galaxy collisions. Journey through the universe with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey to see how galactic smashups trigger monster black holes, reshape galaxies, and transform the night sky.
This 45-minute planetarium show is appropriate for adults and kids ages 12+.
STARLIT NIGHTS
Select Saturdays at 5:00 pm
Recommended for Adults and Children ages 9+; 45 minutes
Join us inside the planetarium for a live tour of the fall night sky. Using the planetarium’s Digistar 7 projection system, our astronomer will project tonight’s sky and take you on a fantastic trek through stars, constellations, nebulas, and star clusters.
This 45-minute planetarium show is recommended for adults and children ages 9 and up.
MUSIC SHOW: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Recommended for Adults & Children 6+; 44 minutes
The County College of Morris is pleased to partner with Change Worlds to bring you Pink Floyd's legendary 1973 concept album Dark Side of the Moon in immersive fulldome video. Each of the album’s 10 classic tracks is presented with immersive visuals. Produced by the award-winning team at NSC Creative in collaboration with Pink Floyd’s iconic creative director Aubrey Powell, this is a cosmic celebration of one of the greatest albums of all time.
For details, dates and to purchase tickets see: darksideofthemoon.show. Note this is a seperate purchase and pricing from Change Worlds. There is no rush or standby ticketing available. Call 1-888-780-7469 for assistance with show or ticketing information. More dates will be added soon!
This 44-minute music show is recommended for adults and children 6 and up.
More information
Tickets: Online reservations are strongly recommended; select your show above. Tickets are $15 per person per show for planetarium programs. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door; please note onsite sales are cash only - exact change appreciated. Also note Tickets are Digital - there are no physical tickets to get, pick up or mail, so do not go to the Campus Bookstore. You will receive a confirmation e-mail as proof of purchase. Please note that ticket purchases cannot be refunded or exchanged. Music shows are ticketed and priced seperately as noted above.
No Late Seating: Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before showtime for ticketing and seating! Programs begin promptly at the times listed; unlike a movie theater we are not showing 20 minutes of commercials at showtime. Once the doors close and lights are off, for safety reasons, latecomers cannot be admitted; this applies to all ticketholders, visitors and their guests. A planetarium is like a cruise ship; once the hatches close and it pulls away from the dock, it is not coming back for you! Please plan accordingly.
Campus Closings: In case of inclement weather call 973-328-5580 or visit www.ccm.edu for information about CCM campus closings, delays or construction.
Directions: County College of Morris is located at 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869. Like many college campuses, you cannot drive directly to academic buildings. Please do not follow GPSes and mapping services on campus; instead please follow the signs to Parking Lots 7 & 8. Click here for directions and a campus map. It takes several minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Planetarium in Cohen Hall room 207.
Groups: Shows for Schools and Groups.
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