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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Department of Physics, Astronomy & Engineering Science Department of Physics, Astronomy & Engineering Science

 

 

The SCSU Planetarium opens it's doors to the general public twice a year.

Fall shows are typically scheduled for the two weeks right "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 7:00 pm, 7:45pm and 8:30pm. Each presentation is the same and 35 minutes in length. 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

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ASTRONOMY Planetarium Public Nights

 

MID-WINTER 2009 SHOWS

We thank everyone for coming and enjoying the planetarium shows this past year! We enjoyed being able to offer them to you.

We look forward to providing more in the future, so please check back at this website in early fall to see when our next shows will be offered.

 

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.

Next show dates are not scheduled at this time.
Next show dates are not scheduled at this time.

 

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 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 keep 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.

Dave Williams, Planetarium Director

Starry Night 2