Planetarium Programs

Constellations Tonight

The lore of the stars and other treasures of the sky comes to Earth in our Planetarium. Learn to identify the most prominent constellations of the season in the planetarium sky with a simple star map. Keep your map to help you find the constellations in the real nighttime sky.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Flying High

Take an imaginary trip into space. Start the excursion by speeding through a whole day in our Planetarium "time machine" and then identifying the Big Dipper. Take off with the launch of a spaceship and learn how things move in space, how astronauts eat food in a weightless environment, and how satellites are put into orbit. Don't worry, you’ll return safe and sound!
Recommended for ages 4–8, with adult.

Transit of Venus

On June 5, 2012, Venus will transit—or pass directly in front of—the Sun. A transit like this is so rare, no human alive today will witness it again! Historically, transits have helped us define our place in the cosmos, and continue to in the future. Learn how studying transits taught us exactly how big our Solar System is, and how they may be the key to discovering other “Earths” in other star systems!
Recommended for ages 8 and up.