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Planetarium presents Big Astronomy on Facebook, September 26 Tom WillmitchSeptember 18, 2020

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Big Astronomy or Astronomia a Gran Escala beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, on the ISU Planetarium Facebook page. …

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Planetarium: From Earth to the Universe Thomas WillmitchFebruary 19, 2020

Experience this journey of celestial discovery. Travel from the world of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s greatest telescopes. Go beyond the solar system to…

artist rendering of new and imagined constellations
Kambui Olujimi’s Skywriters at ISU Planetarium  Thomas WillmitchFebruary 4, 2020

Kambui Olujimi’s Skywriters complements his work showing at the University Galleries, An Infinite and Omnivorous Sky exhibit.

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Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe at ISU Planetarium Thomas WillmitchFebruary 4, 2020

Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe examines six different Mayan archaeological sites and their connection to the Universe.

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Planetarium presents Flight Adventures Tom WillmitchJanuary 13, 2020

The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer Flight Adventures, running weekends from January 17-25.  Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m.

Planetarium presents free shows on New Year’s Eve Tom WillmitchDecember 18, 2019

The Illinois State University Planetarium will offer Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope throughout the evening on New Year’s Eve, December 31. …

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Planetarium to show Season of Light, December 6-21 Tom WillmitchDecember 3, 2019

The Illinois State University Planetarium will offer its holiday program Season of Light, running weekends from December 6-21.  Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2…

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Ghostly Tales under the Stars at the Planetarium Tom WillmitchOctober 18, 2019

Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with Ghostly Tales under the Stars.  Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. and midnight Friday, October…

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Planetarium presents Distant Worlds – Alien Life? and The Sun, Our Living Star Megan RehnSeptember 4, 2019

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Distant Worlds – Alien Life? and The Sun, Our Living Star, September 6-November 23.

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The moon still fascinates; Planetarium celebrates 50 years of Apollo 11 with free showing University StaffJuly 11, 2019

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Illinois State University Planetarium will present a free showing of David McNab’s…

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