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.
Water Street Entrance Closed
The planetarium is in the process of replacing the entrance door on Water Street. During construction, please use the entrances from our parking lot or Center Avenue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Planetarium Theater Upgrades and Maintenance
The planetarium theater will be closed from August 31 through September 12 for upgrades and maintenance. The Delta College Downtown Bay City Center and the planetarium gift shop will remain open during normal business hours. Delta College classes will continue to meet as scheduled. Please note: The Delta College Downtown Bay City Center and Planetarium will be closed Saturday, September 6. Planetarium shows resume Saturday, September 13. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause.
Starting September 13...
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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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Spark: The Universe in Us
From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core, we owe everything to the stars. Find out what you’re made of in the California Academy of Sciences’ newest production, narrated by Diego Luna.
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The Enchanted Reef
Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants live in peace until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to Jake, the young saw fish, and his paranoid pal, Shorty, to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina. Spectacular underwater scenery, playful characters and the totally immersive environment of the Dome360 theater makes this show a must see!
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The Search for Life in Space
The Search for Life will make you re-examine such fundamental questions as: “Where did we come from?”, “How did we get here?” and “Are we alone?”
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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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Events
The planetarium serves as one of the host sites for the annual Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival. The Dome360 Theater will be one of the venues for indie films, and the Center will host workshops and talks. This year the planetarium will offer a Fulldome filmmaking highlight reel featuring award winning short pieces from fulldome film festivals around the world.
As part of the Hell's Half Mile Film Festival, Jason Achilles returns with a live presentation about his varied experiences as a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who helped NASA design a microphone for the Mars Perseverance rover. In this multi-dimensional and inspirational show, Jason shares personal experiences with NASA, recordings from the Martian surface, high resolution audio-video of rocket launches, and his own soundscapes set to immersive dome video and animation. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children 3-18, students, seniors, and military.
Note: HHM tickets and passes are not accepted for this presentation.
Get TicketsThis event begins at 6pm with family activities in the lobby, followed by a live show in the Dome360 Theater at 7pm about the Moon, guiding visitors through the lunar surface features and highlighting current space missions. Viewing on the observation deck begins at 8pm. A special bonus object includes the planet Saturn, currently at its closest approach to Earth. Activities and the show take place no matter the weather, observing is weather dependent. This is a free event.
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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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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 – 3:30pm
Sunday, closed
