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Unit: Planetarium

Solar Quest and Losing the Dark double feature at the ISU Planetarium

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present the double feature Solar Quest and Losing the Dark, running weekends from November 4 – 12.

Ghostly Tales Under the Stars, October 28-29

Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with Ghostly Tales Under the Stars.

Undiscovered Worlds at the ISU Planetarium

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun, running weekends from August 19 – October 22.

ISU Planetarium’s Willmitch: Webb Space Telescope ushers in ‘new era,’ begins ‘quest for the nature of the universe’

James Webb Telescope Image

As an astronomer, Illinois State University Planetarium Director Thomas Willmitch has had his eye on the sky and beyond all his working life. Earlier this week NASA released the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Willmitch was more than a casual observer.

Experience Flight Adventures at the ISU Planetarium

Planetarium

The Illinois State University Planetarium presents Flight Adventures, running through July 22.

Planetarium presents Habitat Earth, April 22-23

Planetarium

In celebration of Earth Day, the Illinois State Planetarium will offer Habitat Earth: Living in a Connected World, narrated by Frances McDormand.

Planetarium presents Sunstruck!, March 25-April 30

Outside shot of Planetarium

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Sunstruck!, running weekends from March 25 through April 30.  Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays.

So Silly Shakespeare at the Planetarium, March 18-19

Outside shot of Planetarium

The Illinois State University Planetarium and Improv Mafia will hold “So Silly Shakespeare” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Planetarium show explores the energetic universe

Planetarium

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present The Hot and Energetic Universe running weekends February 4-26.

Planetarium to present Season of Light

Images projected from the Illinois State University Planetarium new system.

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present its holiday program Season of Light, running weekends from December 3 to December 18.

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