Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes: a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey […]
February 7, 14, 21, 24 & 28 (Tuesdays & the 4th Friday) 7:00 PM at BASF Planetarium This show takes an in depth look at the constellation of Orion and its significance across cultures. Study the interesting deep sky objects that make up the well-known constellation.
As one of the most anticipated events of the year, BASF Planetarium’s Scholastic Bowl welcomes adult and high school teams to The Center for the Arts & Sciences’ Dow Arena 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, […]
February 7, 14, 21, 24 & 28 (Tuesdays & the 4th Friday) 7:00 PM at BASF Planetarium This show takes an in depth look at the constellation of Orion and its significance across cultures. Study the interesting deep sky objects that make up the well-known constellation.
What does it take to become an astronaut? Take a journey from Earth into space and beyond. Experience a rocket launch from inside the human body, and float around inside the International Space Station. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, this exciting fulldome presentation lets you discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, […]
How to Use Your Telescope Workshop BASF Planetarium 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Just got a new telescope? Or perhaps you've had one for a long time and don't know how to use it... We're here to help! Register for this free workshop at BASF Planetarium to help you learn HOW to use your […]
February 7, 14, 21, 24 & 28 (Tuesdays & the 4th Friday) 7:00 PM at BASF Planetarium This show takes an in depth look at the constellation of Orion and its significance across cultures. Study the interesting deep sky objects that make up the well-known constellation.
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person […]
Moons: Worlds of Mystery immerses viewers in the amazing diversity of moons and the important roles they play in shaping our solar system. Journey to the planets and their moons, and return home with newfound wonder about the dynamic and intricate solar system in which we all live. March 7, 14, 16, 21, 24 & […]
This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as […]