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 “Ice and Northern Lights” Runtime about 50 minutes.
The show begins with a full-dome video called "Arora." Experience the beauty of the Northern Lights and learn about auroras throughout our solar system.
The show continues with a live presentation of the evening sky featuring some of the coldest spots in the local universe and ice on Mars.
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!