Experience Space Like Never Before

The William R. Luebke Planetarium is an instrumental learning environment within the Science Community Center.  Students studying astronomy utilize the planetarium as a learning laboratory traveling from planet to planet within our solar system and beyond.  Such a tool allows one to experience the universe in a way far superior to what images in a textbook can convey.  Other classes, such as Earth Science, Geology, Physics, Life Sciences, and the Humanities also visit the planetarium to bring a context to their learning that goes far beyond the classroom.

The planetarium itself consists of a Zeiss Skymaster ZKP-4 LED/fiber-optic star projector coupled with the Zeiss Velvet Projection System.  Together, these top-of-the-line projection instruments display unparalleled images of the night sky and full-dome planetarium films onto a 40-foot suspended dome ceiling for an audience of up to 100 people.

The Planetarium is available for reservation by groups. Please visit the GVM Tours page for more information and requirements.

Tickets

Ages	0 - 3	4 - 12	13 - 54	55+ (seniors)	Current YCCD Students/Staff
Cost	Not Recommended	$4	$6	$5	$5

Tickets available for purchase in the GVM Nature Shop.  Planetarium shows are not recommended for children under 4 years of age.  Show times are on Saturdays at 11am & 1pm. Each show is limited to the first 100.  Please plan accordingly as the doors to the Planetarium do not open once the program has begun.  No food or drink is allowed inside the planetarium.  Please check our Admissions/Nature Shop page for current programs and pricing.

Our Shows

From Earth to the Universe (ages 12+)

Earth Moon and Sun (ages 5+)

Two Small Pieces of Glass (ages 5+)

Solar Quest (ages 7+)   *Not recommended for School Tours

Back to the Moon (ages 7+)

Ultimate Universe (ages 12+)

Earthquake (ages 7+)

 

MAY - JUNE - JULY
Date	Time	Show
Saturday, May 27, 2017	11:00am	Earth, Moon & Sun
Saturday, May 27, 2017	1:00pm	From Earth to the Universe
*Friday, June 02, 2017	7:30pm	Two Small Pieces of Glass
*Friday, June 02, 2017	8:30pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Saturday, June 03, 2017	11:00am	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Saturday, June 03, 2017	1:00pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Tuesday, June 06, 2017	12:30pm	Ultimate Universe
Wednesday, June 07, 2017	12:30pm	Back to the Moon
Thursday, June 08, 2017	12:30pm	Earthquake
Saturday, June 10, 2017	11:00am	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Saturday, June 10, 2017	1:00pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Tuesday, June 13, 2017	12:30pm	Back to the Moon
Wednesday, June 14, 2017	12:30pm	Earthquake
Thursday, June 15, 2017	12:30pm	From Earth to the Universe
Saturday, June 17, 2017	11:00am	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Saturday, June 17, 2017	1:00pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Tuesday, June 20, 2017	12:30pm	Earthquake
Wednesday, June 21, 2017	12:30pm	From Earth to the Universe
Thursday, June 22, 2017	12:30pm	Ultimate Universe
Saturday, June 24, 2017	11:00am	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Saturday, June 24, 2017	1:00pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Tuesday, June 27, 2017	12:30pm	From Earth to the Universe
Wednesday, June 28, 2017	12:30pm	Ultimate Universe
Thursday, June 29, 2017	12:30pm	Back to the Moon
Saturday, July 01, 2017	11:00am	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Saturday, July 01, 2017	1:00pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Tuesday, July 04, 2017	12:30pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Wednesday, July 05, 2017	12:30pm	Ultimate Universe
Thursday, July 06, 2017	12:30pm	Earthquake
*Friday, July 07, 2017	7:30pm	Back to the Moon
*Friday, July 07, 2017	8:30pm	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Saturday, July 08, 2017	11:00am	Back to the Moon
Saturday, July 08, 2017	1:00pm	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Tuesday, July 11, 2017	12:30pm	Ultimate Universe
Wednesday, July 12, 2017	12:30pm	Earthquake
Thursday, July 13, 2017	12:30pm	From Earth to the Universe
Saturday, July 15, 2017	11:00am	Back to the Moon
Saturday, July 15, 2017	1:00pm	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Tuesday, July 18, 2017	12:30pm	Earthquake
Wednesday, July 19, 2017	12:30pm	From Earth to the Universe
Thursday, July 20, 2017	12:30pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Saturday, July 22, 2017	11:00am	Back to the Moon
Saturday, July 22, 2017	1:00pm	Two Small Pieces of Glass
Tuesday, July 25, 2017	12:30pm	From Earth to the Universe
Wednesday, July 26, 2017	12:30pm	Earth, Moon & Sun
Thursday, July 27, 2017	12:30pm	Ultimate Universe
Saturday, July 29, 2017	11:00am	Back to the Moon
Saturday, July 29, 2017	1:00pm	Two Small Pieces of Glass

*Science Night

# Generously provided by The British Fulldome Institute.

 

Planetarium Artwork

MJC Art Professor, Dr. Richard Serros, drew the twelve constellation star charts that are around the outside of the planetarium building.  His hand-drawn images were digitized then engraved on metal panels.  The primary stars in each constellation were drilled through the panels and LEDs were mounted in the holes.  During daylight hours, visitors can view Dr. Serros’ conception of the constellations and at night they can see the actual star patterns.

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