August 4, 2021
Dome theater shows will play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2pm through September 2, which include a new show, “Birth of Planet Earth.” During every show, a presenter will provide updates about recent cosmic discoveries and the latest news from space missions.
“We are thrilled to reopen the planetarium for public programs,” said Mike Murray, Planetarium manager. “We’re pleased to offer a new exhibit and dome theater show so people can get a fresh experience, and we'll continue to maintain health protocols so our visitors of all ages can feel safe."
Current health guidelines require that all visitors wear facemasks regardless of vaccination status. A screening station will be located inside the entrance doors; visitors should enter at the tower door from the Planetarium’s southeast parking lot.
- “Mysteries of the Great Lakes” on Tuesdays: The film will highlight species that rely on the Great Lakes, including humans and the role of shipping in relation to commerce.
- “Beyond the Sun: In Search of a New Earth” on Wednesdays: An animated feature follows a little girl who journeys through the universe in search of planets that orbit other stars.
- “Birth of Planet Earth” on Thursdays: The winner of seven fulldome film festival awards, this film tells the tale of our planet’s origins and explores some of the greatest questions in science today.
Theater seating is limited, with tickets available for purchase on site on a first come, first served basis. Dome show tickets are $7 for adults, and $5 for seniors, students, military and children ages 3-18. Tickets go on sale one hour before show time.
The Planetarium’s lobby will feature a new photographic exhibition, “Through the Eyes of Hubble,” that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the famed space observatory. The exhibit will feature 25 of the most powerful images ever taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
The Delta College Planetarium is located at 100 Center Avenue in downtown Bay City.
For more information, visit delta.edu/calendar/planetarium.