The Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center inspires exploration through entertaining Dome360 shows and events. But did you know you could take classes there, as well?
The Planetarium and Learning Center is located in the heart of downtown Bay City, at the beginning of historic Center Avenue. It is within walking distance to Wenonah Park, numerous restaurants, coffee houses, shops and the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library.
The center has six classrooms and a computer lab where Delta offers many general education classes at times that fit your schedule. Nursing, wellness and, of course, astronomy classes are also available.
Getting there is simple, too. Bay Metro buses stop just a block from the center, making it easy to get to class.
Now Showing
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Dynamic EarthExplore the inner workings of Earth's climate system. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales and fly into roiling volcanoes.
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Secret of the Cardboard RocketExperience our solar system - from the boiling surface of the Sun to the icy rings of Saturn. Children of all ages will be mesmerized by the incredible scenery and motion that only the Dome360 system can offer.
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StarsThrough every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the universe. Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars.
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Extreme PlanetsWe now know of over three thousand planets outside our solar system and can measure what they’re like. Extreme Planets explores what makes a planet “Earth-like” and takes a virtual tour of several worlds that might fit those conditions.
Special Events
There is always something happening at the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center. Explore the universe with unique events that combine shows, presentations, demonstrations and interactive learning opportunities for all ages.
A live and interactive show that demonstrates how to explore the sky using binoculars
and
telescopes. Planetarium Manager Mike Murray teaches you observing techniques to maximize
the stargazing experience. Special pricing of $3 a person.
To celebrate Statewide Astronomy Night, we will be at the Bay City State Park giving talks and observing with telescopes and binoculars if weather permits. This is a free event.
Join us to celebrate National Astronomy day where we will have children's activities, telescope workshops and night sky observing, weather permitting. This is a free event.
This one hour presentation will focus on the spring sky. We will give you a tour of
the
constellations that are visible as well as the planets, nebulae and star clusters
along the way. Special pricing of only $3 a person.
Delta’s planetarium contains one of the world’s most advanced digital theater systems.
In 1993, Delta College secured a grant from NASA totaling $8.75 million to fund the design and construction of the Planetarium.
The exterior “cone” shape of the Planetarium theater represents a rocket exhaust nozzle.
"A great venue in the middle of the city. The 360 screen puts you right in the show!"
