All planetarium shows begin at 7:30pm.
Admission opens at 7:00pm; $5/adult, $3/student, 6 and under free.
Telescope viewing afterwards on clear nights.
July 4th – Red, White, and Blue Stars
Join us on a patriotic tour of American Astronomy and Space Exploration to celebrate the USA’s 250th Birthday! From Benjamin Franklin to the Artemis II Astronauts, the USA has had a starring role in astronomical research and space exploration. We will explore the USA’s greatest achievements and many lesser-known facts as we marchacross space and time from 1776 Philadelphia to 2026 and interstellar space!
Presented by Eric Silkowski
July 11th – Astronaut Art
The wonders of thecosmos have inspired numerous works of art in all forms and throughout history. Many astronauts have turned to creative expression to convey their profound experiences in space. Through exposure to these pieces, we can achieve a glimpse at what the universe has to offer, from our unique and creative human perspective.
Presented by Julia von Hermann
July 18th – How’s the Weather on the Moon?
Science fiction has always pushed the limits of imagination but how much of it could be real? We will dive into the science behind the best stories, from the alien biology of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars to the psychological and physical mysteries of Sphere, the survival driven physics of Project Hail Mary, and the visionary space travel of 2001: A Space Odyssey. We’ll break down what these stories get right, where they stretch the truth, and how real-world physics, biology, and engineering shape what’s possible.
Presented by Rob Suggs
July 25th – How’s the Weather on the Moon?
Yes indeed there is weather on the Moon. There is no significant lunar atmosphere so this environment poses significant hazards to our astronauts and lunar bases. Dr. Rob Suggs, retired NASA scientist, spent most of his career providing specifications of space environments to spacecraft designers and he contributed to the specifications in use by Artemis mission designers. Rob will describe lunar “weather” and what spacecraft designers need to do about it.
Presented by Rob Suggs