Downing Planetarium
Weekend Shows
About
Public shows at the Downing Planetarium are on selected Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. There is free parking available for weekend shows in parking lot P15, right in front of the planetarium (shown in green on campus map).
Reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets can be held at the door by filling out our reservation form. Ticket payment can be made at the time of ticket pick-up. Pre-payment is not necessary. Please note that tickets will be held only until 10 minutes prior to show time and then they will be sold to the next customer. Shows start promptly on the hour.
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Show Schedule
| DAY | TIME | SHOW |
|---|---|---|
| Friday March 28, 2025 |
6:00 PM | 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI |
| 7:30 PM | Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon | |
| Saturday March 29, 2025 |
2:00 PM | 321-Liftoff! (SOLD OUT) |
| 3:30 PM | Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon |
Current Planetarium Shows
5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI is a fulldome film about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) which is creating the most detailed map of our universe ever attempted. DESI is located on Kitt Peak in Arizona and features 5000 independently operated robots that gather the light from thousands of galaxies all at once. Experience the galactic web of sheets and voids made visible like never before by DESI. Dive into modern cosmology to understand the scientific motivation for building a large map of the galaxies. And, take a trip to Kitt Peak to see the telescope in action while getting to know the amazing people from all over the world who make this research possible.
Reserve Tickets for 5000 Eyes
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Fifty-two years ago this month, Pink Floyd released their groundbreaking album The Dark Side of the Moon. Now, this iconic record comes to life like never before in an immersive fulldome planetarium experience, featuring stunning visuals from NSC Creative. Join us as we journey through sight and sound—see you on the Dark Side of the Moon!
Reserve Tickets for The Dark Side of the Moon
321 Liftoff!
This family oriented program tells the story of a hamster named Elon. He builds rockets. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. No matter what, excitement is always guaranteed!
Reserve Tickets for 321 Liftoff!
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Fifty-two years ago this month, Pink Floyd released their groundbreaking album The Dark Side of the Moon. Now, this iconic record comes to life like never before in an immersive fulldome planetarium experience, featuring stunning visuals from NSC Creative. Join us as we journey through sight and sound—see you on the Dark Side of the Moon!
Reserve Tickets for The Dark Side of the Moon