Buhl Planetarium and Observatory

We’re enjoying a story time under the stars for today’s Bite-Sized Buhl! Join Staff Educator Kayla Waugaman for a reading of Sun: One in a Billion, by Stacy MacAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis, Henry Holt & Co. Buhl Planetarium shows presented by Green Mountain Energy Company

Learn about the spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon in the heartwarming story, Moon’s First Friends by Susanna Leonard Hill and illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. Buhl Planetarium Producer Charissa Sedor is here to share the special story of friendship with us for today’s Bite-Sized Buhl! Buhl Planetarium shows presented by Green Mountain Energy Company

Using our special Stellarium software, join us for a tour of our night sky! In our star-hopping journey, we’re coming face-to-face with some evening and early morning constellations and maybe even a planet or two. Buhl Planetarium Program Presenter Kayla Waugaman is here to break the awesome stargazing down for today’s Bite-Sized Buhl! Have a question for Kayla? Post it in the comments below. Buhl Planetarium shows presented by Green Mountain Energy Company

Last week, NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover safely touched down on the Red Planet. For today’s Bite-Sized Buhl, we’re taking a look at Mars LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Join Buhl Planetarium Producer Charissa Sedor for an in-depth look at the first views from the robotic scientist from entry, descent, and landing! Have a question for Charissa? Post it in the comments below! Buhl Planetarium shows presented by Green Mountain Energy Company

For the first time, we can watch along as a spacecraft lands on another planet. Take a look at this just-released footage of the #Mars2020 Perseverance rover making its descent and landing onto the Martian surface!

NASA's Perseverance Rover is landing on Mars at 3:55 pm! Join our Buhl Planetarium team for a LIVE landing party as we follow NASA mission updates. Perseverance is set to land in Jezero Crater, and we invite you to share in the experience and learn about the science behind the mission with us. Buhl Planetarium shows presented by Green Mountain Energy

Moon, Mars, Meteors! In today’s Bite-Sized Buhl, Mike Hennessy and Kayla Waugaman will take you on a planet quest to spot Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, nestled among the constellations. Plus, learn about the conjunction happening this Friday night, and find out where to look for meteors streaking through the autumn sky! Read, Watch, Do is presented by Highmark Something to WATCH is sponsored by Green Mountain Energy Company

LIVE WITH NASA'S Robert Stough Stough is the payload utilization manager for the Spacecraft/Payload Integration and Evolution Office of the NASA's Space Laun...ch System (SLS) Program at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA) in Huntsville, Alabama. Stough oversees engagement and formulation support for payloads that will potentially launch on America’s deep space rocket for human and scientific exploration. The Space Launch System (SLS) Program, a key element of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's #Artemis program, will provide an entirely new capability for human and scientific exploration beyond Earth's orbit. Designed to be flexible for crew or cargo missions, #SLS will offer unique payload accommodations and unrivaled performance to return astronauts to the Moon and expand boundaries and knowledge by launching bold, new interplanetary science missions. Presented by Highmark Sponsored by Green Mountain Energy Company

We're talking about Venus today on Bite-Sized Buhl! Tune in, friends!

We're live right now with a virtual Stars Over Pittsburgh show! Tune in, stargazers!

LIVE WITH NASA'S Robert Stough Stough is the payload utilization manager for the Spacecraft/Payload Integration and Evolution Office of the NASA's Space Laun...ch System (SLS) Program at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA) in Huntsville, Alabama. Stough oversees engagement and formulation support for payloads that will potentially launch on America’s deep space rocket for human and scientific exploration. The Space Launch System (SLS) Program, a key element of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's #Artemis program, will provide an entirely new capability for human and scientific exploration beyond Earth's orbit. Designed to be flexible for crew or cargo missions, #SLS will offer unique payload accommodations and unrivaled performance to return astronauts to the Moon and expand boundaries and knowledge by launching bold, new interplanetary science missions. Presented by Highmark Sponsored by Green Mountain Energy Company

Welcome to our VIRTUAL SKYWATCH!

Something to WATCH: We’re taking a bit of a field trip today with Music Monday! Science Educator Brad Peroney is joined by local musician Al Snyder for a tour of Al’s recording studio. Al started playing piano at the age of four and has since built an impressive music career working and performing with top-of-the-chart musicians. He recently released a new album, Rainy Afternoon. Have a question for Al? Post it in the comments! Presented by Highmark Sponsored by Green Mountain Energy Company

We're gearing up and ready to put on a spectacle! Who will we see on Saturday?

We’re back at it tomorrow!

Tune in to watch the first #AllWomanSpacewalk! Starting at approximately 7:50 a.m. EDT on Friday, Oct. 18, NASA Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will ...set their spacesuits to battery power before venturing outside of the International Space Station for a 5.5 hour spacewalk. The duo will work in the vacuum of space to replace a power controller that failed over the weekend. Watch: See more

Laser shows tonight! We’ve got something for everyone! 7pm Laser Stranger Things 8pm The Best of Laser Pink Floyd 9pm Laser EDM... 10pm Laser Prince 11pm Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon 12am Pink Floyd: The Wall See more