Planetarium Shows & Schedules
The planetarium at Fernbank Science Center 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
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Friends of Fernbank members (with card): Free
DeKalb School System employees (with id): Free
Planetary Society members: Free
http://planetary.org
Please dial 678-874-7102 on weekends or for general information.
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.
School groups outside of Dekalb County may contact our scheduler for reservations Mon-Fri, 8-10 a.m. & 2-4 p.m. during the academic year 678-874-7113. Rates for school groups outside of Dekalb County are available by prior arrangement. Please read policies here.
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Saturdays 1:30 p.m. |
PUBLIC PROGRAMS Thursday and Friday 8:00 p.m. |
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| CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
THE MOONWATCHERS The stars of a winter’s night tell many stories of times long ago. Come join us as we open the storybook of African lore and legends of the sky. This program will focus on the changing face of the Moon, observed by a village elder and his grandson in Nigeria. STARLAND ADVENTURES Come along as we tour the starry sky of summer. Learn how to find constellations and planets in the evening sky. Along the way, we’ll hear stories about the stars told long ago. Come join us for adventures in starland with heroes, dragons, and more! |
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
NIGHT LIGHTS Lights in the night sky – people all over the Earth have seen the stars and wondered about them. Travel with us to the continent of Africa to observe the night lights. Some are similar to those we see here in Atlanta. And some are very different! MARS QUEST: EXPLORING THE RED PLANET We have had a cultural and scientific fascination with Mars for centuries. In this three-act presentation, we chronicle the history of Mars, observe the planet in the night sky and with robotic explorers, and guess at the future – perhaps humans living on Mars. Narrated by Patrick Stewart. |
THE SKY TONIGHT Presented live by a Fernbank astronomer, this is a guided tour through the constellations, planets, and events of the current evening sky. |
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PLEASE NOTE: Planetarium doors open 10 minutes prior to each scheduled performance. Admission (or readmission) after a program has begun is not possible. Regular programs last approximately 35 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. |
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