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Welcome to the Hallstrom Planetarium! Take a tour of the heavens with our fully immersive digital projection system and state-of-the-art Spitz 512 planetarium projector, which work together to recreate the sky, sun, moon and planets among the stars on the 40-foot, domed planetarium ceiling. View tonight’s sky, see how it appeared thousands of years ago, or look into the distant future for a glimpse of how it may appear from our location or anywhere in the world—or universe!

Looking for more out-of-this-world entertainment? Check out 91¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Performing Arts! Immerse yourself in their 45^th season - the Season of Sensation - featuring the talented students of 91¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ in dazzling musicals, intriguing mysteries and hilarious comedy.

Blast off with our 2024-2025 Starlight Series

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It’s a celestial celebration as we commemorate our 30th year as the Hallstrom Planetarium! Immerse yourself in otherworldly awesomeness like never before with our astronomical new offerings.

Introducing Out-of-This-World New Events 

Laser Light Shows

That’s right – in a Hallstrom Planetarium first, rock out to your favorite music alongside state-of-the-art lasers and custom video design in a mesmerizing selection of concerts. Experience the immersion like no other with traditional theater seating or with VIP beanbag couches! These psychedelic shows will only be around from October 17 – November 2, so make sure to .

Laser Liftoff

Family Show

Thursdays & Fridays: 7 p.m.

Saturdays: 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Led Zeppelin

8:30 p.m.

The Grateful Dead

10 p.m.

Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon

11:30 p.m.

Wednesday Workshops

Want to learn more about astronomy? Attend our new Wednesday Workshops and take a deep dive into space from the comfort of the planetarium! These two-hour instructional workshops are sure to empower and delight both casual and serious sky watchers alike.

Learning the Constellations Oct 2	It’s About Time Jan 8	Is There Anybody Out There? Apr 2
All About Telescopes Nov 6	Exploring the Moon Feb 5	Deep Space May 7
Discover the Planets Dec 4	Eclipses, Transits & Occultations Mar 5	Constellation Stories June 4

 

*Please be aware that in order to offer the best experience, workshops may require ‘students’ to occasionally relocate between rooms or outside, such as for hands-on telescope operation.

Upcoming Shows

Planetarium Open House & STEAM Talk: See the Stars!

Sep 14: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Phantom of the Universe

Sep 27 & 28, Oct 11 & 12, Nov 15 & 16

Star of Wonder

Dec 6, 7, 13 & 14

‘Tis the Season

Our 2^nd annual holiday event in collaboration with 91¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Performing Arts features a sparkling reception sponsored by the 91¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Alumni Association, twirls in to Dancing in December with a special appearance by Ballet Vero Beach and concludes with a never-before-seen planetarium show to spin your way into the winter holiday season.

Dec 7: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Daughter of the Stars

Jan 17 & 18, Feb 14 & 15, Mar 7 & 8

Astronomy Day and STEAM Talk

Feb 1: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

STEAM Talk: Moonscapes

Mar 1: 6 p.m.

Sky Event: Total Lunar Eclipse

Mar 13 – 14: 11:55 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Cosmic Zoom

Apr 4 & 5, May 9 & 10, June 6 & 7

Kid Space

Space Shapes & Other Cool Astronomy Stuff

Sep 28, Oct 12 & Nov 16

Ornaments in the Sky

Dec 7 & 14

Trip Through Space

Jan 18, Feb 15 & Mar 8

Bear Tales & Other Grizzly Stories

Apr 5, May 10 & June 7

Tune in for More Astronomy

WQCS Radio, 88.9FM

Listen to Skywatch, hosted by Planetarium Director Jon U. Bell, for daily sky updates.

Weekdays at 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 12:59pm

WPSL, 1590AM

Listen to the Sky Report as Jon Bell, Mr. G and Bonnie have live conversations about the sky and astronomy.

Thursdays at 8:10am

For Further Information

Questions about upcoming shows may be directed to the 91¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Box Office Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., by sending an email to boxoffice@irsc.edu or by calling 772-462-4750 or 1-800-220-9915.