Lunar lecture and laser show in Tucson
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Dark Side of the Moon - 50th Anniversary
Celebrate—and experience—the pivotal album and the Moon's dark side
Wednesday, March 1
6:00PM to 10:00PM
1601 E University Blvd.
Commemorate the anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, released on March 1, 1973, with a special event at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium at the University of Arizona.
The evening features an interactive talk on the dark side of the Earth's actual moon and a classic laser light show set to the album.
The exhibit halls will be transformed with special lighting and (Pink Floyd) music during the event.
Buy tickets to one or both of the planetarium presentations below.
Special Activities
Evening hours for exhibits with special lighting, music, and activities from 6 to 10:00PM.
Included with lecture or show ticket >
From Darkness to Light: Understanding the Moon’s Dark Side
Join Professor Steve Kortenkamp, Ph.D., in the planetarium to explore the realities, misconceptions, myths, and metaphors surrounding the Moon’s dark side. A collection of 3D-printed tactile models of the moon's surface will to be on hand to help individuals and the visually impaired engage with lunar landscapes.
Steve Kortenkamp is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona's Lunar & Planetary Laboratory.
$15
Dark Side of the Moon - Laser light music show
Considered by many critics to be the album that brought the commercial breakthrough to Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon offers a mixture of psychedelic, rock and jazz sounds. Its sonic backdrops and atmospheric soundscapes combined with a unique assortment of sound effects yield an emotional resonance.
When accompanied by a diverse and unusual display of laser art, the overall feel is a dramatic and haunting atmosphere.
$15 (SOLD OUT)