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.
Public shows resume January 10
The planetarium theater is closed for maintenance. We will resume public shows starting Saturday, January 10. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Coming in January...
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Black Holes Revisited
You will learn about one of the most mysterious objects in the universe, a black hole. Where do they come from? How do we find them? Is Earth in danger of being pulled into one? “Black Holes Revisited” takes you on a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe.
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Stars of the Pharaohs
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world.
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The Great Solar System Adventure
From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.
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A New Blue
We invite audiences into the unfolding story of exoplanet discovery, revealing how astronomers have turned faint points of light into entire solar systems—rich with strange worlds, some potentially habitable, others entirely alien. Journey to groundbreaking discoveries like K2-18b and Kepler-186f, uncover the science that makes their detection possible, and imagine the bold technologies that may one day carry us to a new Earth among the stars.
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Aurora: Lights of Wonder
The aurora is one of the greatest wonders a human can experience in nature. The show tells the story of how auroras are formed, the secret behind the colors, the best places to see them, their different shapes, auroras on other planets, and more.
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Events
Enjoy live music by a special consort of musicians from the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra set to unique immersive animation in the planetarium’s Dome360 Theater. This one-of-a-kind experience features a string quintet led by Gregg Powell, Principal Bassist and Personnel Manager for the Symphony. Tickets are $25/person
Due to the nature of the live performance in a small venue, the experience is not recommended for children under 12.
TicketsA celebration of Jupiter’s close approach to Earth with activities, planetarium show, and observing all free! The event begins in the Grand Atrium Lobby with demonstrations and tabletop activities for families, handout material, and take-home resources. A special live show about Jupiter plays at 7pm, with telescope viewing of Jupiter and other prominent night sky objects (weather permitting) beginning at 8pm on the planetarium’s rooftop observation deck.
This is an opportunity for the public to come and screen a show currently under consideration for a future run at the planetarium. “Messengers of Time and Space” highlights how the International Gemini Observatory will work together with observatories that monitor the night sky for exciting astronomical events that change with time, such as the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile. The show is free and suitable for ages 12 and up.
Bring your families and friends and see what summer events are happening with many of Bay City’s organizations representing the arts, music, theater, reading, science, history and more. From summer camps and workshops to family events, we have something for everyone! Filling the planetarium lobby will be tables and booths with activities for all ages. Admission is free.
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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, closed
Tuesday, closed
Wednesday, closed
Thursday, closed
Friday, closed
Saturday, closed
Sunday, closed
