The planetarium is available for showings by reservation. Operating dates are September 1 through December 1, and February 1 through April 30. The planetarium can service groups of 8-39 people. If your group is larger, we can provide multiple shows for your audience. Please check out our resources and shows, and make your reservation today. We ask that reservations be made at least two weeks in advance. A full show includes a guided lecture tour of the Solar System as well as a movie experience. These will typically last 45 minutes.
Scholastic Visits
The Dr. Lois Veath Planetarium offers astronomy programs for all grades and age groups from preschool through college level. Public, private, and homeschooling groups are welcome. School programs are specially scheduled events and are limited by the availability of our personnel to present them. Please review the available shows and select the one that best serves your needs and grade level. Our curriculum has expanded and now spans astronomy, earth science, and some history.
Free Fridays
Free Fridays are first come, first served shows that are open to the public. These events cannot be reserved. We try to cycle through the shows but as we are learning and growing our collection of shows, we ask for your patience. If there are two shows in a row, they will always be the same show to try to accommodate the most people we can. All shows will be appropriate for a general audience. The entire program will take between 30-45 minutes. As possible, we will include a narrated guide to the night sky prior to the movie.
Free Friday Schedule Fall 2024:
- September 20th 2:00 and 3:00 pm Cosmic Mashups
- October 11th 2:00 and 3:00 pm SkyTellers
- October 25th 2:00 and 3:00 pm Forward! To the Moon
- November 8th 2:00 and 3:00 pm Two Small Pieces of Glass
- November 22nd 2:00 and 3:00 pm Drifting North
- December 2:00 and 3:00 pm From Earth to the Universe
See descriptions of each show on our Available Shows tab!
Additional Information
The CSC Department of Physical Sciences reserves the right to determine the content and scope of these presentations. Fees and donations will be used to help fund planetarium renovations and allow us to develop new programs. Please no food or drinks in the planetarium. We have hearing aids available for those who would like to utilize them. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance of the show. Donations are welcome.
Special Closures
The planetarium will be closed during summer and winter break to allow our student workers to focus on their exams and enjoy their breaks with their families.
For questions about the Dr. Lois Veath Planetarium, please email Kinsley Mason at kmason@csc.edu.
