Planetarium Shows & Schedules

The planetarium is a celestial theater in the round, utilizing the complex Zeiss Mark V planetarium projector and a variety of special-effects projectors to guide the audience through the wonders of the universe. The 70-ft diameter planetarium, one of the largest in the United States, is dedicated to teaching and public enrichment.

ADMISSION FOR PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS*
Adults $4.00
Students $3.00
Seniors $3.00

FREE PLANETARIUM ADMISSION*
ASTC Passport members (with card): Free
Friends of Fernbank members (with card): Free
DeKalb School System employees (with id): Free
Planetary Society members: Free
http://planetary.org

SCHOOL GROUPS*
School planetarium programs given during the school year are aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Schools from DeKalb County use a direct scheduling procedure. Rates for school groups outside of Dekalb County are available by prior arrangement. Please read policies here.

School groups outside of Dekalb County may contact our scheduler for reservations Mon-Fri, 8-10 am & 2-4 pm during the academic year. 678-874-7113.

Please dial 678-874-7102 on weekends or for general information.
PLANETARIUM SHOW TIMES

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
All are welcome, but great for kids 10 and under.

Saturdays 1:30 pm

Fall/winter shows will begin August 28, 2010.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS
All are welcome, but targeted at adults and children 10 or older.

Thursday 8:00 pm
Friday 3:00 and 8:00 pm
Saturday 3:00 pm
DATES AND SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

DINOSAURS IN THE SKY
August 28 – October 9, 2010

A funny thing happens on the way through Fernbank Forest, when a family on a nature walk encounters a time-traveling dinosaur. Find some animals, draw some shapes in the stars, and make the constellations into T-riffic pictures.

THE ENCHANTED LAB
October 16 - October 30, 2010

When a laboratory experiment goes awry, the lab supervisor switches places in time with a rather strange wizard. Flames from a stick, lightning in a bottle, and a rainbow of colors - is it magical science or scientific magic?

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

MANY FACES OF HUBBLE
August 28 - December 3, 2010

Explore the construction and use of the Hubble Space Telescope in this show about the people behind the scenes, and various careers in space. From scientists to engineers to astronauts, this show contains interviews and stories that reveal the humanity behind the science and technology.

TIS THE SEASON
December 4 - December 18, 2010

Get in the holiday spirit, as we tour the winter constellations and explain the seasons on Earth. Examine the history of holiday traditions around the world. And explore possible astronomical explanations for a “Star over Bethlehem” – was it a comet, meteor or supernova?

THE SKY TONIGHT
11:00 a.m. Saturday mornings (except December)

Presented live by a Fernbank astronomer, this is a guided tour through the constellations, planets, and events of the current evening sky.

PLEASE NOTE: Planetarium doors open 15 minutes prior to each scheduled performance. Admission (or readmission) after a program has begun is not possible. Regular programs last approximately 45 minutes and children's programs last approximately 30 minutes.

An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age. The public programs are targeted at adults, students and school-aged children 10 and up . The children's programs are appropriate for people of all ages, but are targeted at children 10 and under.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for public performances. The management reserves the right to change programs without prior notice.

*Admission prices and policies are subject to change. Download admission policy statement (PDF format).

*Rates for groups are available by prior arrangement.