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Vanderbilt planetarium reopens with new shows

The planetarium has been undergoing renovations with funds

The planetarium has been undergoing renovations with funds from Suffolk County. As it nears completion, it is preparing to reopen. Videojournalist: Jessica Rotkiewicz (March 4, 2013) (March 11, 2013 10:59 AM)

Under the dome of the newly renovated planetarium at the Vanderbilt Museum, visitors won't just see laser-sharp stars -- they'll see them twinkle just as if they were experiencing the Earth's atmosphere.

They won't just see Ursa Major outlined over his constellation -- they'll see the bear come alive as if running in place. And they won't just hear how astronauts explore the universe -- they'll...

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