The Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Planetarium will offer a day of programs for the entire family in celebration of Astronomy Day, Saturday, Oct. 12, from 3-9 p.m.

Visitors will be introduced to the Planetariums newly opened 3M Observatory for solar observing during the day, or will get a chance to take peeks of the Moon and other celestial objects in the evening sky.

Some of the activities will include viewing a scale model of the solar system or using ones body to tell time on a sundial. A light pollution demonstration also is planned. The event is appropriate for families with children ages six and older.

During the event, participants may want to view any of the four Planetarium shows scheduled: Fall Skies, 3 p.m.

Explore the night sky under the Planetarium dome with an expert guide. Learn what stars, planets and constellations are visible in tonights sky, including Venus. The constellations Andromeda, Pegasus and Cassiopeia are easy to find as well. Find out the status of the Sun-grazer Comet, ISON.

Laser Light Waves, 4 p.m. Enjoy a laser light show featuring such songs as Yellow Submarine by the Beatles, Tonight Tonight by Hot Chelle Rae, and Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf.

Fall Skies, 7 p.m. Explore the night sky under the Planetarium dome with an expert guide. Learn what stars, planets and constellations are visible in tonights sky, including Venus. The constellations Andromeda, Pegasus and Cassiopeia are easy to find as well. Find out the status of the Sun-grazer Comet, ISON.

Laser Classic Rock, 8 p.m. Enjoy a laser light show featuring such songs as You Aint Seen Nothing Yet by Bachman Turner Overdrive, Rebel Rebel by David Bowie, and Another One Bites the Dust by Queen.

All of the Astronomy Day activities are free of charge, but there is a cost for the star shows and laser concerts. Tickets cost $7 for one show or $12 for two shows. Reservations for the shows are strongly suggested.

For additional information about Astronomy Day or to make reservations, call 908-231-8805 or visit raritanval.edu/planetarium.

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RVCC Planetarium to celebrate Astronomy Day with activities for entire family