Public Planetarium Shows
Step into a live, immersive journey through the night sky and cosmos as our presenters guide you through constellations, planets, deep‑sky wonders, and the most exciting celestial events on the horizon, all crafted to deepen your connection to the universe and expand your understanding of it.
Public shows are held on Friday evenings, at 6pm and 7pm. Shows are scheduled to run for 50 minutes, and we always try to reserve time at the end for additional Q&A. All our planetarium shows are presented by Physics & Astronomy students, staff, or faculty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Plan to arrive at least 5 minutes before your show’s start time, as there is no entry once the planetarium door is closed and the show begins.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance; tickets are not sold at the door. Tickets are available through GrizTix:
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Public Show Reminders
- We ask patrons to remain silent and refrain from conversing during shows; this includes silencing electronics and stowing them out of sight.
- We recommend children be at least seven years old for our public shows.
- Please give our computer and projection equipment plenty of space, and do not touch the ceiling or any of the technology that makes the planetarium possible.
- No food or drink is permitted in the planetarium.
- Please remain seated once the show has begun. If you must leave the planetarium at any time during the show, please ask our presenter to help you safely exit. For your safety and the consideration of those inside the planetarium, there is no re-entry.
Public Show Schedule
16-Oct The Universal Sound
From the intimate to the infinite, enjoy a celebration of music, humanity, and our place in the cosmos. This immersive visual experience features music from Big Thief, Coldplay, Tyler Childers, The Smiths, and more!
23-Oct Our Cosmic Neighborhood
Take a tour of our cosmic neighborhood! We’ll visit our closest star and explore the planets that travel around it, from familiar rocky worlds to the giants of the outer solar system.
06-Nov Down to the Core
What do the planets of our solar system look like on the inside? What about the Sun and some of the largest moons? And how do we know? We’ll crack open some of the solar system’s major bodies to explore their hidden interiors and the ingenious ways scientists have uncovered what lies beneath their photogenic surfaces.
13-Nov Our Cosmic Neighborhood
Take a tour of our cosmic neighborhood! We’ll visit our closest star and explore the planets that travel around it, from familiar rocky worlds to the giants of the outer solar system.
20-Nov The Universal Sound
From the intimate to the infinite, enjoy a celebration of music, humanity, and our place in the cosmos. This immersive visual experience features music from Big Thief, Coldplay, Tyler Childers, The Smiths, and more!
11-Dec Down to the Core
What do the planets of our solar system look like on the inside? What about the Sun and some of the largest moons? And how do we know? We’ll crack open some of the solar system’s major bodies to explore their hidden interiors and the ingenious ways scientists have uncovered what lies beneath their photogenic surfaces.