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
We currently have two different public shows available to prepare for the April solar eclipse. Free eclipse glasses will be given to attendees of either show. Each show has a runtime of about 40-50 minutes.
"Eclipse: All about the Sun and Moon" begins with a full-dome video called "Eclipse: The Sun Revealed." Join us to learn about the science and history of eclipses. The show continues with an in depth look at the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse as well as visits to see the Moon and Sun close-up.
"Einstein and Eclipses" will begin with an in depth look at the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, and then continue to highlight the important historic eclipse of 1919. We will fly through spacetime to discover how spacetime can warp, affecting navigation and our view of the universe.
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!