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Planetarium

Offering a starry dome and much more, the Charles Hayden Planetarium provides daily departures for outer space. Audiences can glimpse everything from actual images of cosmic phenomena to universes we can still only imagine.
In addition, our knowledgeable Planetarium staff host Friday night stargazing at the Gilliland Observatory, and they produce a monthly sky chart and viewing guide (PDF) for visitors to use at home.

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Journey to the Edge of Space and Time (Planetarium Show)

Now Showing
Travel to the farthest reaches of our universe — and back in time, to the beginning of it all. This Planetarium show examines our efforts to understand the cosmos, and it shows how ideas that were once considered wild are now the building blocks of new knowledge. See how Einstein's idea that ... (details).

Sky Heroes: Myths in the Stars (Planetarium Show)

Showing through Monday, September 07
Constellations capture ancient myths from cultures around the world. Hear the legends that have inspired stargazers throughout the ages. Closed captioning is available by request. (details).

The Moon: 40 Years From Apollo (Planetarium Show)

Opens Monday, July 20, 2009
This special showing takes place on July 20 only. Explore the Moon's past, present, and future as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing and humankind's first step on another world. Image courtesy of NASA. (details).

The Sky Tonight (Planetarium Show)

Now Showing
Covering constellation and planet identification, this star show also addresses seasonal events and currently visible phenomena. Assistive listening devices and tactile illustrations are available for all shows. (details).
 

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