Immersive Learning, Discovery, and Entertainment for All Ages
Experience the wonder of the night sky inside the Fulford Center’s full-dome planetarium—a dynamic space where science, storytelling, and hands-on learning come to life. Our planetarium offers a wide range of engaging shows for schools, families, and community groups, including astronomy, Earth science, weather, history, and seasonal programs.
To schedule a planetarium visit for your group, call 478-289-2464 or email rjones@georgiasouthern.edu
We’ll see you under the stars.
Planetarium Shows at the Fulford Center
Below is a full list of the shows currently available. Programs are grouped by grade level and audience to help you choose the best experience for your visit.
Grades: 1–5 | Length: 34 minutes
Join Rusty Rocket on his final mission as he guides a new class of “rocket rookies” through an introductory tour of the solar system. Explore planetary environments, learn about famous spacecraft, and discover the vast distances between planets—all through Rusty’s entertaining perspective. Featuring the voice of Ranger Doug Green of Riders in the Sky.
Grades: Pre-K–5 | Length: 36 minutes
Follow Little Star on a journey to find planets of his own. Meet different kinds of stars, explore clusters and galaxies, and discover the basics of our solar system. Ideal for young children and perfect for family audiences.
Teacher Guides Available
Grades: 6+ | Length: 30 minutes
At a local star party, two students learn how telescopes changed our understanding of the universe. Guided by a female astronomer, they explore the discoveries of Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and more—set to a soundtrack by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Teacher Guide Available
Audience: Families | Length: 20 minutes
Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu as they introduce young viewers to the Big Dipper, North Star, Sun, and Moon. This interactive Sesame Street adventure encourages children to draw, count, and explore the night sky’s natural wonders.
Teacher Guides Available
(Made possible through the Mill Creek Foundation Grant)
Grades: 6+ | Length: 40 minutes
Debunk space-related myths as the “Bad Astronomer” Phil Plait takes a critical—and entertaining—look at pseudoscience. Explore how scientific reasoning helps us understand the universe more clearly.
(Made possible through a gift from Dianne Newman in memory of Eddie Newman)
Audience: Families | Length: 30 minutes
Join Jack and Annie as they follow clues from a mysterious note and travel to an observatory, the planets, and deep into the universe. Narrated by Magic Tree House® author Mary Pope Osborne.
(Made possible through the Mill Creek Foundation Grant)
Audience: Families | Length: 35 minutes
Celebrate the season with a two-part show featuring a winter star walk and an imaginative space adventure with Santa and his alien friend, Mr. Freep. A fun way to explore planets and their environments.
Audience: Families | Length: 30 minutes
A festive, music-filled holiday program featuring classics from Sinatra, Berry, Ives, and more—complete with dazzling dome-wide visuals and a Trans-Siberian Orchestra finale.
Audience: Families | Length: 28 minutes
Travel across 14 billion years of cosmic history—from the Big Bang to the extinction of the dinosaurs, Halley’s Comet, the Apollo moon landing, and a journey into the future year 3001.
Grades: 2–5 | Length: 26 minutes
Learn how the Earth, Moon, and Sun interact through the eyes of Coyote, a humorous character inspired by Native American storytelling. Explore orbits, eclipses, lunar phases, fusion, solar energy, and more.
(Made possible through the Mill Creek Foundation Grant)
Grades: 6+ | Length: 40 minutes
Explore volcanoes, earthquakes, and tornadoes through dramatic footage and scientific investigation. Follow researchers into the field to understand Earth’s most powerful natural forces. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.
(Made possible through the Mill Creek Foundation Grant)
Grades: 1–5 | Length: 32 minutes
Follow Cy, Annie, and Armstrong the dog on a spontaneous adventure into space. Based on a story by Kristyn Crow and designed to meet elementary school science standards.
(Made possible through the Mill Creek Foundation Grant)
Grades: 5–8 | Length: 27 minutes
A humorous, fast-paced exploration of the human body, hosted as a game show where contestants show how body systems work together—sometimes in surprisingly “gross” ways.
Grades: 1–5 | Length: 35 minutes
Travel with a family from another star system as they search for the perfect vacation spot in our solar system. Visit Pluto, soar over Miranda, glide through Saturn’s rings, and encounter Jupiter’s storms—no 3D glasses needed.
(Made possible through the Mill Creek Foundation Grant)
Grades: 2–5 | Length: 24 minutes
Join the Zula Patrol as they learn about weather—both on Earth and across the solar system—while tracking down an interplanetary villain who is stealing weather patterns.
Grades: 1–5 | Length: 49 minutes
Follow three adventurous young flies as they accompany Apollo 11 astronauts to the Moon. Featuring voice talent from Kelly Ripa, Christopher Lloyd, Tim Curry, and a cameo by astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
(Made possible through the Mill Creek Foundation Grant)
Audience: Families | Length: 30 minutes
Discover what it took for nearly 400,000 people to put humans on the Moon. This immersive dome show highlights the teamwork and innovation behind the Apollo missions, inspiring the next generation of explorers.
Grades: Pre-K–K | Length: 20 minutes
Meet Sunshine, a friendly animated sun who leads young children through the sky, colors, counting, and simple space concepts. Perfect for early learners.
Grades: 2–5 | Length: 20 minutes
Enjoy a lively retelling of the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda, brought to life through full-dome animation and narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse.
Grades: 1–5 | Length: 25 minutes
Follow Mia as she discovers a strange astronomical device that can control the seasons. A highly engaging story that teaches seasonal science concepts in easy-to-understand ways.
(Made possible through a Mill Creek Foundation Grant)