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Ritter Planetarium’s January Programming Covers Apollo 11, ‘Sesame Street’

Ritter Planetarium's January Programming Covers Apollo 11, 'Sesame Street'

January 8, 2026 | News, UToday, Alumni, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
By Nicki Gorny


The University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium will present two programs in January: "CAPCOM GO!: The Apollo Story" and "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure."

"CAPCOM GO!: The Apollo Story" is an immersive documentary exploring the immense challenge of landing the first men on the moon via Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969.

It will screen at 7:30 p.m. Fridays through Jan. 30.

"One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure" follows Big Bird, Elmo and a friend from the Chinese co-production of "Sesame Street" on an imaginary trip to the moon.

It will screen at 1 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 31.

Admission to planetarium shows is $8 for adults and $6 for children, senior citizens and UToledo community members. Children ages 3 and younger are free. Parking is free in Area 1N within 45 minutes of the beginning of planetarium shows.

For more information about the spring programs, visit the Ritter Planetarium website.

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