Planetarium

TWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASS! An omni-dome show about the history and science of telescopes. Next showing: Friday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. »

STONE CIRCLE SOCIETY: The society devoted to the study of stone circles. If you are interested, join the Stone Circle Society! The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. »

EIGHT PLANETS AND COUNTING OMNI-DOME SHOW! Embark on a journey through the solar system. Experience an unforgettable planetary journey. Next showing: Fri, Feb 8th at 8:30 p.m. »

"THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULD" OMNI DOME SHOW! Sat, Feb 2 and Sun, Feb 3 at 3:00 p.m. A fun children's star show in full dome format. Follow the star as it travels through the galaxy in search of planets. »

LASEROPOLLOOZA 2013! The full dome laser shows return! February 15 - 24, 2013! Music shows! Constellation stories! All full dome....in 3D! $5.50 per person ($1.00 for 3D glasses.) »

NIGHT OF EIRE: Sat, March 16 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A celebration of ancient Irish culture. Irish stones, stories and stars!. A brand new planetarium tradition begins!

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE ASTEROID KIND! Thurs, February 14, 2013 7:00 p.m. Asteroid expert Dr. Julie Ziffer discusses the threat posed by asteroids. »

THE PHILOSOPHER'S DOME: A new planetarium discussion group. Open to anyone who likes philosophy. First meeting: Tues, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. Admission by donation. »

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"Little Star That Could" Full dome show opens in November!

Posted August 11, 2012

The popular children's stellar astronomy show, "The Little Star That Could," returns to the planetarium in full dome format! Debut showing: November 3, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.