Department of Geoscience

Planetarium

The Geoscience Department is home to a planetarium nine meters (30 feet) in diameter and houses a 1966 Spitz A3P projector. This outstanding teaching tool is used extensively in undergraduate instruction, both in introductory astronomy courses and in classes for Earth and Space Science teaching majors. 

Several public planetarium shows are scheduled each year to encourage the campus and community to visit and enjoy the planetarium. 

Location: Weyandt Hall, Room 134 

Schedule

2015-16 Planetarium Show Flier (.pdf)

• Thursday, September 24, 2015, 7:00 p.m.: 
  The Dark of the Moon: Lunar Eclipse
• On the evening of Sunday, Sept. 27, the Moon will pass through the darkest part of Earth's shadow.  Come to find out what you'll see and why, as well as other objects in the current night sky.

• Thank you to Lee's mom for sharing this exciting free event with Mrs. Woods.  If you are free tonight go check it out!  
• We love the Earth's shadow!