Public Shows
** All of our shows for the spring are SOLD OUT! But don't worry, we will be back in the fall!
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All shows start promptly at 7pm and run approximately one hour in length. Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter the planetarium so please allow adequate time for parking. Doors open at 6:30pm. Shows are general seating. The cost of the show is $6 per person. Children under the age of 5 may sit on a parent's lap for free.
The planetarium is wheelchair accessible.
Live Shows
Our live shows are held once a month during the regular academic year. These presentations are given by a professional astronomer and consist primarily of an overview of what is currently visible in the night sky. In addition, part of each show (approximately 10-15 minutes) focuses on a specific aspect of astronomy, the topic of which changes each presentation. The shows are appropriate for all ages, however, the content and duration of the show may be more appealing to older children and adults.
Pre-Recorded Shows
In addition to the live shows, astronomy-themed movies are shown. These are specifically formatted for the planetarium dome, providing an impressive and immersive experience. Each presentation consists of a live 25-minute overview of the current night sky followed by an educational and entertaining movie, roughly 30 minutes in length. These presentations are given by West Chester University students. Parents with young children may find that these presentations hold their child's attention better than the live shows. A short description of the movies that we show can be found here .
If you have questions about the public shows, please contact the planetarium director,
Ms. Lily Pedlow.
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2024-2025 Season
Tickets go on sale three weeks in advance of each show.
*Indicates a live show. All others are movie shows.
Spring Shows
January 10, 2025
To Space and Back
*sold out*
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January 24, 2025 *
The Wonders of the Distant Universe from the Webb Space Telescope
*sold out*
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January 31, 2025
Birth of Planet Earth
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February 7, 2025
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
*sold out*
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February 21, 2025 *
Total Eclipse of the Moon
*sold out*
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March 21, 2025
Asteroid: Mission Extreme
*sold out*
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March 28, 2025 *
Eclipse Lite: A Partial Solar Eclipse
*sold out*
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April 4, 2025
Phantom of the Universe
*sold out*
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April 11, 2025 *
The Milky Way and Dark Skies
*sold out*
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April 25, 2025
Unseen Universe
*sold out*
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May 2, 2025 *
Meteor Showers Bring May Flowers
*sold out*
*Indicates a live show. All others are movie shows.
If you have questions about the public shows, please contact the planetarium director, Ms. Lily Pedlow.