Brazosport Planetarium

    Launch your imagination into outer space at the BASF Planetarium!

    • Take a tour of the planets and moons of our solar system.
    • Learn to identify constellations in the same planetarium as NASA astronauts.
    • Journey to the edge of the universe with your entire family.
    • Affordable ticket prices and new shows every month make the BASF Planetarium a perfect destination again and again.

    BP 2022-2023 Season

    June Planetarium Show:
    The Sun, Our Living Star

    June 6, 13, 20, 23 & 27

    7:00 PM in BASF Planetarium

    The sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives the winds, our weather and all life.

    June Saturday Planetarium Events

     

    Star & Space Story Time: Saturdays at 12:30 PM – FREE EVENT

    Family-friendly Saturday shows are at 1:00 PM in BASF Planetarium. Click the date to purchase tickets for that specific show!

    June 3: Perfect Little Planet

    June 10: Earth, Moon & Sun

    June 17: Accidental Astronauts

    June 24: Dawn of the Space Age 

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    Leyendas del Sol, luna y eclipse

    29 de Junio a las 7pm
    Las culturas antiguas contaron leyendas sobre el sol, la luna y el eclipse, explicando y fenómenos celestiales.

    Las entradas son gratis para los miembros del planetario.

    Los boletos para no miembros cuestan $5 para adultos y $3 para niños.

    COMPRAR BOLETOS
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    2022-2023 Special Events​​

     

    Science Cafe: The Life of Stars – Friday, June 16 at 7:00 PM

    Learning the Night Sky Workshop Series: Quarterly, Dates TBD

    PAST EVENTS: 

    Spring Astronomy Night: April 1, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    Spring Astronomy Day: March 18, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    How to Use Your Telescope Workshop: February 25

    Scholastic Bowl: February 23

    Fall Astronomy Day: November 19 (Cancelled)

    Fall Astronomy Night: October 29

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    About Brazosport Planetarium

    Brazosport Planetarium advances its mission to connect our community with the scope, working and beauty of the physical universe and seeks to develop a more scientifically literate community by serving families, diverse populations, students, young professionals and community leaders in Brazoria and adjacent counties through accessible weekly planetarium shows, high school classes, special outreach, workshops, mission based social events and lectures and emphasizing our competitive advantage of proximity, affordability, family friendliness and educational entertainment. We are sustainable by the support of The Center for the Arts & Sciences, fees & membership dues, school district support, ticket sales, local grants, mission-based fundraisers and the generosity of our donors.

    In the Planetarium Lobby:

    • Interactive computer stations and displays

    • ViewSpace: Images from Hubble, Spitzer & Chandra telescopes with the latest news about our solar system, updated daily by astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Maryland.

    • Lobby is open to the public at no charge before Planetarium Shows. Planetarium shows are recommended for ages 5 – adult.
    For more information, please call The Center’s main office at 979-265-7661.

    BASF Planetarium Shows 

    Every Tuesday and 4th Friday – 7:00 PM

    Saturdays at 1:00 PM

    Admission:

    Adults – $5.00

    Child (12 & under) – $3.00

    Purchase Your BP Membership!
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    Volunteer with Brazosport Planetarium

    Brazosport Planetarium offers many opportunities to volunteer to help us fulfill our mission of connecting our community with the scope, working and beauty of the physical universe.

    Volunteers are needed to help welcome guests to planetarium shows, organize and present special events, such as our Spring and Fall Astronomy Days, serve in leadership positions and to host special outreach and “star parties” to local schools and civic organizations.

    Volunteer positions:   These positions are for shows on Tuesday and Friday nights as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

    Docent – Hospitality Person–   You would greet guests when they come in and help them feel welcome to explore the exhibits and displays in the lobby and in the dome.  Sometimes the dome will be closed while preparing for the show so the guests need to discover the lobby computers and displays. 

    Presenters or “Edutainers”  – This person needs to have some acting skills  to entertain our guests as well as educate them.  The scripts will be written already so delivery of the content is all this person needs to do.  A love of Astronomy and Space will help.

    Tech person –  This person will run the computers.  They will bring the stars and space to the guests in the Dome.  If you loved playing video games at some time in your life you will be the perfect person for this volunteer position. 

    If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information, please contact The Center’s Volunteer Coordinator, Amanda Helms, at (979) 265-7661.

    You may also email us at ahelms@bcfas.org or complete the Volunteer Interest Form online.

    Membership

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    Membership Benefits (beginning September 2022)

    Enjoy an exciting season at The Center (and beyond) with memberships to each Partner Group with this “all in” membership!
    Membership includes:
    Brazosport Fine Arts Council Membership (voting level membership) + $50 donation to Center Operations
    Brazosport Art League membership
    5 adult Flex Tickets to Brazosport Center Stages
    Brazosport Museum of Natural Science membership
    Brazosport Planetarium season pass
    4 adult Flex Tickets to Brazosport Symphony Orchestra

    Full Circle Membership
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    Brazosport Planetarium Membership

    Membership Benefits (beginning September 2022)

    Individual single admission to all shows
    Family & Friends 4 admissions to all shows
    Patron 6 admissions to all shows, recognition in the BASF Planetarium lobby & discount on Spectacular Science workshops (Summer at The Center)
    Sponsor Patron benefits plus guest pass
    Show Sponsor Sponsor benefits plus recognition for 1 show
    Lifetime free admission for a lifetime
    Annual Underwriter Show Sponsor benefits plus recognition for all shows on website, eblast & LED marquee (as available)

    Memberships tickets must be redeemed by reserving seats (general admission) prior to each BASF Planetarium show. Reservations may be made online, in person or by calling (979) 265-7661 during The Center’s regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Membership tickets may also be redeemed at the planetarium 30 minutes prior to each show, pending availability.

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    History of Brazosport Planetarium

    Brazosport Planetarium is a resident program of The Center for the Arts & Sciences and is based in the BASF Planetarium, a special addition to The Center that opened in 1984.

    Brazosport Planetarium started its life as the Brazosport Nature Center & Planetarium. Its first director was Bryan Adams, who also served as the Astronomy teacher for Brazosport ISD. After Mr. Adams’ retirement, the planetarium director position was assumed by his teaching successor, Judi James. Ms. James is the current planetarium director and, along with Brazosport Planetarium leadership, continues to develop high-quality and enriching planetarium shows each month.

    Brazosport Planetarium Affiliations

    Brazosport Astronomy Club is a group of people interested in the study, enjoyment and sharing of astronomy. No dues. No telescope needed. Astronomy Club member outreach includes school star gazes and other events to encourage education and enjoyment of astronomy!

    Currently, the club is on hiatus as it reorganizes and strategizes to meet the needs of our community. Check this space often for updates and planned events, including our semi-annual Astronomy Days!

    Brazosport Planetarium Tours

    The BASF Planetarium’s 30-foot dome theater seats 72 visitors. Student groups visit the BASF Planetarium and either the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science or the Art Gallery rotating between the two venues.

    Visits are scheduled in the morning Tuesday – Friday. Approximately one and one half hour is needed plus travel time for your visit.

    Please complete the form here to request a tour. A planetarium representative will contact you soon.

    Brazosport Planetarium Special Events

    Brazosport Planetarium Scholastic Bowl

    As one of the most anticipated events of the year, Brazosport Planetarium’s Scholastic Bowl welcomes adult and high school teams to The Center for the Arts & Sciences’ Freeport LNG Theater for an evening of trivia and fun. Teams of four work together and, over three rounds, answer a litany of questions concerning, art, science, pop culture and local interests.

    Scholastic Bowl is the main fundraising event for Brazosport Planetarium and relies on the entry fees, individual and corporate sponsorships for this event to help fund its educational activities throughout the year.

    Date: February 23, 2023
    • Adult and high school student teams
    • Four members per team
    • Registration is $100 per team
    Register NOW!

    Astronomy Day & Night

    Each Fall and Spring, Brazosport Planetarium hosts Astronomy Day & Night. Our local advocational astronomers set up their telescopes and hands-on astronomy activities in the parking lot of The Center for the Arts & Sciences. When the skies are clear, participants are encouraged to view celestial objects in our night sky.  In addition to the telescopes and related activities, the planetarium will present short shows periodically throughout the events. This is event takes place “rain or shine” and is FREE to the public! 

    Spring 2023 Astronomy Day

    March 18, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Spring 2023 Astronomy Night

    April 1, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

     

    How to Use Your Telescope Workshop

    Did you receive a telescope for Christmas or perhaps you’ve had one for a long time, collecting dust because you don’t know how to use it? Our experts at the planetarium are here to help!

    Join us for a workshop to help YOU learn how to use your telescope on Saturday, February 25 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Space is limited, to register ASAP!

     

    Register NOW!
    Brazosport Planetarium Leadership 2022-2023
    Chair
    Diane Hill
    Activities
    Kristina Denoncourt
    Secretary
    Lauri Cherian
    Budget Manager
    Robert Estrada
    Policies
    Amy Smolen
    Media
    Mary Fuchs
    Facilities
    Steve Elbert
    Scholastic Bowl Chair
    James Heller
    Ex Officio Members
    Planetarium Director
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