Public Events

Guidelines for Planetarium Shows

  • Once the door is closed we will not admit anyone else to the show.
  • Arrive at your show time at least 10 minutes beforehand, so to be sure you get a seat before the doors close
  • If you leave the show for any reason you will not be readmitted to the show.
  • Please do not bring any food or drinks into the Planetarium other than water in a sealable container.
  • During the show all electronic devices should be turned off, and there is to be no photography or filming of the show.
  • We are located in the Math/Physics building on the second floor.
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Summer Friday Shows

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Black Holes

May 29th @ 10 am
The immensity and power of black holes inspire wonder and curiosity. The mass of a large star has collapsed and compressed into an area so small that space and time have no meaning within its bounds. Our journey also visits super-massive black holes of unfathomable size at the central point of galaxies.

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Accidental Astronauts

June 12th @ 10 am
Explore the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.

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Perfect Little Planet

June 26th @ 10 am
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot.

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Weather

July 17th @ 10 am
This full dome show explores fascinating weather phenomena found on planet Earth.