Public Planetarium Schedule

All ages admitted. Prices: $5 for adults, seniors & children. Space is limited.

Star Talk: The Sky Tonight

April, May & June:
Saturdays at 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30; Sundays at 1:30 & 3:30

Bright stars, constellations, planets, and telescopic objects in the current night sky will be discussed in this live "star talk." Then leave Earth and fly out into space to examine the planets in the current sky.

Black Holes

April: Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 pm

Recorded narration by Liam Neeson. Features striking, immersive animations of the formation of the early Universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, and a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole.

Flight Adventures

April: Saturdays at 12:30 pm

Discover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes, and models fly. Learn about the history and future of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators—like you! Star talk included.

Stars to Starfish

May & June: Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm

Stars to Starfish compares the exploration of our universe with the exploration of Earth’s oceans. Underscoring the importance of our home’s last great resource, this beautiful excursion features stunning underwater photography and videography by Mike and Jan Davis.

Cosmic Colors

May & June: Saturdays at 12:30 pm

Journey across the entire electro-magnetic spectrum and discover the many reasons for color: Why is the sky blue and Mars red? Take a tour within a plant leaf, inside the human eye, and to a black hole. See the actual color of a dinosaur, based on recent evidence.