Spring 2012 Planetarium Shows

Click here to access our interactive calendar, where you will find not only Planetarium shows but also other events related to Astronomy both on- and off-campus.

Weekend Shows:


Sat., 2/18

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Two Small Pieces of Glass
This fulldome digital movie explores the 400 year history of the telescope: from Galileo's spyglass to giant modern observatories. The show will be accompanied by a live introduction and indoor star show.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Special Lecture: Telescopes
Astronomers are planning a new generation of football field-sized telescopes to capture the farthest, sharpest images of space ever. How do these telescopes work? Why are they so important? Perhaps you've thought about buying your own backyard scope, or maybe you have one you'd like to use more often. Join professional astronomer Dr. Thomas Oberst for an overview of telescopes. A few backyard models will be present for the audience to check out.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Two Small Pieces of Glass + stargazing*
This fulldome digital movie explores the 400 year history of the telescope: from Galileo's spyglass to giant modern observatories. The show will be accompanied by a live introduction and indoor star show.
*Rooftop stargazing to follow, weather permitting.


Sat., 3/17

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tales of the Maya Skies
This fulldome digital movie explores Mayan culture, mythology and astronomy -- including the end of the Mayan calendar on December 21, 2012. The show will be accompanied by a live introduction and indoor star show.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Tales of the Maya Skies + stargazing*
This fulldome digital movie explores Mayan culture, mythology and astronomy -- including the end of the Mayan calendar on December 21, 2012. The show will be accompanied by a live introduction and indoor star show.
*Rooftop stargazing to follow, weather permitting.


Sat., 4/21

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Special Lecture: Doomsday 2012
What will happen on December 21, 2012 -- the date that the ancient Mayan calendar rolls over? A new spiritual awakening? Widespread earthquakes and destruction? A collision of the Earth with another planet? Join professional astronomer Dr. Thomas Oberst as he explains the astronomy of the Maya and the criteria for distinguishing between science fact and science fiction.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Tales of the Maya Skies + stargazing*
This fulldome digital movie explores Mayan culture, mythology and astronomy -- including the end of the Mayan calendar on December 21, 2012. The show will be accompanied by a live introduction and indoor star show.
*Rooftop stargazing to follow, weather permitting.