At the George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium, students and the general public can explore the night sky as seen from Earth, or fly into the cosmos to explore other worlds in our dome-shaped theater. Planetarium events open to the public are FREE unless otherwise stated.
You will be truly immersed in the universe and see incredible modern-day scientific discoveries!
The planetarium features:
30-foot diameter dome
46 seats
State-of-the-art Digistar 6 Full-Dome Digital Planetarium Projector
Our current public show is titled "Phantoms and Giants: Dark Matter and Galaxies." Runtime about 50 minutes.
The show begins with a full-dome video called "Phantom of the Universe" about the search for mysterious dark matter, narrated by Tilda Swinton. We’ll explore the beginnings of the universe and race around the largest particle accelerator in the world.
The show continues with a live presentation of the evening sky featuring some of the giant structures that are shaped by dark matter: galaxies.
Public shows incorporate full-dome video and a live presentation of what is up in the current night sky. Recent astronomical discoveries may also be presented.
The live content of the show changes throughout the year to reflect changes in the evening skies and new developments in science.
Shows may include stunning images of stellar nebulas, travel to distant planets or stars, and detailed instruction on how to identify constellations!