Morrison Planetarium

A crowd listens to a planetarium presented inside the vast, all-digital dome of Morrison Planetarium.
Our 75-foot dome displays one of the most accurate digital Universes ever created. From faraway galaxies to the workings of our own planet, you'll experience the cosmos like never before.

Morrison Planetarium shows are fueled by cutting-edge scientific data, resulting in stunning visualizations of the latest findings, discoveries, and theories about our Universe. Every star or galaxy a viewer encounters in the planetarium precisely mirrors a real-world counterpart, and when this virtual cosmos is projected onto Morrison's 75-foot-diameter screen, the dome itself seems to disappear, resulting in a uniquely immersive experience.

Planetarium show tickets are included in the price of admission and can be reserved at the planetarium kiosk.

Note: Planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children 6 and younger, and we regret that we cannot permit anyone under 4.

 

A digital still from Expedition Reef shows a sea turtle swimming between giant, colorful coral colonies

Now Playing: Expedition Reef

Dive into the breathtaking beauty of coral reefs in Expedition Reef, the Academy's newest original, all-digital planetarium show. Check Daily Calendar for showtimes.

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An artist's rendering of the planets of the Solar System

Lecture Series

The planetarium welcomes some of the brightest stars in the astronomy world to the stage as part of the Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lecture series.  

 

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A view of the planetarium dome and Reef Lagoon © Tim Griffith 2008

Dome Details

Mimicking the tilt of planet Earth, the frame of the dome—composed of 100 percent recycled steel—supports a NanoSeam projection screen that seems to disappear when lit, creating a true-to-life recreation of luminous, faraway space and skies. 

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A colorful nebula in outer space

Universe Update

Your hub for all things astronomy, Universe Update features expert Academy insight on everything from eclipses to quantum physics to SETI—the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.  

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Seasonal Sky Guides & Pocket Almanac

Set your scopes on our Universe Update page, which features news from our Solar System—and beyond.
2018 Pocket Almanac
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Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower, 2012 © Mike Lewinski

Skywatcher's Guide: July-September 2018

Know what's up with Morrison Planetarium's Skywatcher's Guide—a quarterly compendium of astronomical happenings.

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Solar system showing relative size of (but not distance between) planets.
Planet Watch: July-September 2018

Keep tabs on our planets with Morrison Planetarium's quarterly guide to planetary activity.

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Notes for the Season: July-September 2018

Notes on meteor showers, space events, and astronomy-related anniversaries, updated every quarter.