Weekend Shows
About
Public shows at the Downing Planetarium are on selected Friday evenings and Saturday
afternoons. There is free parking available for our weekend visitors in parking lot
P15, next to the the planetarium (shown in green on campus map).
Tickets will go on sale, at the planetarium, 30 minutes before showtime. We are
no longer taking reservations for our public shows. Shows start promptly on schedule.
Admission Prices
Show Schedule
| DAY |
TIME |
SHOW |
Friday
August 22, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
Cosmic Mashups |
| 7:30 PM |
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon |
Saturday
August 23, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
Perfect Little Planet |
| 3:30 PM |
Messengers of Time and Space |
Current Planetarium Shows
Cosmic Mashups
Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we’re beginning to uncover
how the merging of galaxies activates galactic centers. Join us for this exciting
cosmic mashup!
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Fifty-two years ago, 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!
Perfect Little Planet
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of
eyes in a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over
the surface of Pluto, our favorite former planet. Dive off the ice cliffs of Miranda.
Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. Walk on the
surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? Don't miss this solar system
journey for space travelers of all ages!
Messengers of Time and Space
This program explores the dynamic universe and how real-time data from observatories
is revolutionizing our understanding of cosmic events. It highlights the collaboration
between observatories like Gemini and the Rubin Observatory to study phenomena like
exploding stars and cosmic rays. The show weaves a story that looks back at humanity's
history with the changing night sky and explores how our perspective on the universe
is being revolutionized by observations of energy and forces.