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The Delta College Planetarium inspires exploration through entertaining shows and events. 

The planetarium offers a huge variety of shows for all ages in its state-of-the-art Dome360 theater and our knowledgeable staff regularly host guided night sky viewing events. Your visit to the planetarium is sure to be out-of-this-world.

The planetarium is located in the heart of downtown Bay City, at the beginning of historic Center Avenue. 

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  • From Earth to the Universe

    From Earth to the Universe

    "From Earth to the Universe" begins with a tour of the various worlds in the solar system. We then leave our home to take the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out, beyond the Milky Way, to the unimaginable immensity of countless galaxies.

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  • The Search for Life in Space

    The Search for Life in Space

    Journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything…signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. This immersive voyage takes audiences from the surface of Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter to the extreme lava fields of Hawaii and thermal vents deep beneath the sea. In these harsh environments, astrobiologists look for clues to how life takes hold.

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  • Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

    Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

    An exciting journey through time to discover the incredible variety of dinosaurs that ruled our planet's past. Celeste, a young girl fascinated by dinosaurs, travels with her wise and magical friend Moon on an amazing adventure and learns that not all dinosaurs went extinct.

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  • To Worlds Beyond

    To Worlds Beyond

    Explore our solar system like never before. From the fiery surface of the Sun to the icy realm of comets, travel to worlds with enormous volcanoes, vast canyons, dazzling rings and storms that would swallow Earth. You will be astounded by what our solar system has to offer.

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Events

For a donation of $60, you will gain access to our Meet the Stars of Delta College Public Radio reception held in Space Explorers Hall, followed by an exclusive cosmic experience that will have you feeling at one with the universe. Astronomer Mike Murray will be available after the cosmic show for all the questions you've wanted to ask about space. You are then invited to join us on the rooftop observation deck to view the beautiful Bay City skyline. Refreshments will be provided as well as a delicious charcuterie board from Artigiano Artisan Cheese Shoppe in Bay City. Treat yourself to this exclusive Cosmic Variety Show and support Delta College Public Radio at the same time!

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Get the best view of the fireworks from our rooftop observation deck, along with parking and special dome shows, all while supporting the educational mission of the planetarium. Includes snacks and souvenirs from the planetarium and local businesses. Tickets go on sale on May 15 at 11am and will be $65/person.

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Celebrate the anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing with a night of activities, a special planetarium show, and (weather permitting) observing the Moon through telescopes. This is a free event.

Join planetarium staff, amateur astronomers and park rangers at the Dark Sky Preserve near Port Austin. Visitors will get to observe through telescopes and binoculars from a truly dark sky site! The famous Perseid Meteor Shower will still be near its peak. Backup night is Saturday, August 15 in case of inclement weather. This is a free event, however park entrance fees may apply.

  • Backyard Astronomer

    Backyard Astronomer on SoundCloud

    Join Planetarium Manager Mike Murray for a weekly podcast on what you can see in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don't require a telescope to see and enjoy. 

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Give to the Planetarium

The Delta College Planetarium has brought the universe to school children, Delta College students and community members since 1997. Your donation will be dedicated to supporting the future needs of the planetarium, from new technology to new programs. You can ensure that future generations will be able to see our universe in its entire splendor.

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Contact us

Delta College Planetarium 
100 Center Avenue
Bay City MI 48708
planetarium@delta.edu 
989-667-2260

Hours
Monday, 8am – 4pm
Tuesday, 8am – 4pm
Wednesday, 8am – 4pm
Thursday, 8am – 4pm
Friday, 8am – 3:30pm
Saturday, 1 – 5pm
Sunday, closed