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For years, the planetarium at the Houston Museum of Natural Science has held shows featuring the music of Pink Floyd's album "The Dark Side of the Moon," which was released in 1973.

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Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ owes some of its enduring success to planetariums

Posted on March 9, 2023 · With this year's 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking album, we visit the Burke Baker Planetarium at the Houston Museum of Natural Science to learn why the music meshed so well with their programming.

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Election bills in the legislature (March 9, 2023)

Posted on March 9, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We learn about two bills that would return management of elections to elected officials -- but only in Texas counties with populations greater than a million.

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How To See Mars At Its Brightest This Month

Posted on July 5, 2018 · The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth July 27-30. Local astronomer James Wooten tells Houston Matters where to see it and answers general questions about stargazing in Greater Houston.

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Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ owes some of its enduring success to planetariums

Houston Matters

Election bills in the legislature (March 9, 2023)

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How To See Mars At Its Brightest This Month

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