The SCSU Planetarium opens it's doors to the general public twice a year.
This school year begins the change in this schedule.
Fall shows are typically scheduled "after" the time change, and the Mid-Winter shows are typically scheduled "before" the time change so it is dark enough outside to have the telescopes out. These shows are "free" and enjoyable for all ages. In the planetarium you will view the elements of the night skies. Show reservation times for the Fall and Mid-Winter are changing. Please note the new times listed below where there will be only two shows a night and each will have a topic for you to choose from. Each presentation. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
In addition to the inside planetarium show, if the skies are clear, you are invited to view objects through the telescopes. Professors and students will be on hand to help you as well as pointing out interesting astronomical objects visible with the naked eye.
Click here for DIRECTIONS TO THE PLANETARIUM
Spring 2010 ASTRONOMY Public Nights
This event is going through transition this year. We hope you will enjoy what we have in mind for you.Astronomy Public Night shows will be one Tuesday evening a month on the following dates:February 2, March 2, and April 6.Show Times: 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.The topics are yet to be decided but there will be a different topic each evening.
There will be a question and answer period following each show time. |
GROUP SIZE MAXIMUM IS 10 PEOPLE. LARGER GROUPS, SUCH AS SCOUT TROOPS, CHURCH GROUPS, ETC., WILL NEED TO SET UP A "SPECIAL" SHOW
THAT WILL BE JUST FOR THAT GROUP ON AN EVENING "OTHER" THAN DURING THE ASTRONOMY PUBLIC NIGHT WEEKS.
PUBLIC NIGHTS IS MEANT TO BE A FAMILY/FRIENDS NIGHT.
THANK YOU FOR RESPECTING THIS POLICY.
Reservations can be made one of two ways, either by sending an email by clicking here Planetarium@stcloudstate.edu, or calling the Physics and Astronomy office at 320-308-2011 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To set up your reservation we need the following Information:
Show Time and Title of Show Requested, Date you wish to attend, Name of Contact Person or Group, Phone No. or Email Address of Contact Person, How many people in your group (maximum group size of 10 people)
A confirmation of your reservation will be emailed to you if you have contacted us by email. If you contacted us by phone we would confirm your reservation by phone. If you leave a message on our voice mail, please make sure you give us all the information requested above so we can call to confirm your reservation. If you do NOT hear from us, please contact us to make sure we received your information correctly.
THIS IS A POPULAR AND ENJOYABLE EVENING FOR ALL AGES, SO PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND:
- If you need to cancel or there is a change in your group size (smaller), please let us know as soon as possible. (We have waiting lists of people hoping to get into the show.)
- Show up ten minutes before the show begins to check in at the Reservation Table in front of the planetarium.
- Once the show starts the doors need to remain closed until the end of the show, so if you are late for the show you will need to wait for the next available show time and hope there is room.
- If your groups size changes, please let us know since seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
The signs of the Zodiac
