ISU Planetarium presents Big Astronomy

Image projected from the Illinois State University Planetarium new system.

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present a journey to three world-class observatories in Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, beginning August 13.

Planetarium: From Earth to the Universe

Near Space photography - 20km above ground / real photo

Experience this journey of celestial discovery. Travel from the world of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s greatest telescopes. Go beyond the solar system to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars.

Planetarium presents Flight Adventures

Images projected from the Illinois State University Planetarium new system.

The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer Flight Adventures, running weekends from January 17-25.  Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Planetarium to show Season of Light, December 6-21

illustrated Christmas trees

The Illinois State University Planetarium will offer its holiday program Season of Light, running weekends from December 6-21.  Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays.

Ghostly Tales under the Stars at the Planetarium

Image projected from the Illinois State University Planetarium new system.

Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with Ghostly Tales under the Stars.  Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. and midnight Friday, October 25, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 26. Join the storytellers of the Improv Mafia as they perform frightening tales of the supernatural live beneath the stars. The