Planetarium

Witness South Central Pennsylvania’s largest Planetarium and immerse yourself in the cosmos!

With Spitz’s SciDome XD projection system, audiences can travel anywhere in extreme definition. Audiences are surrounded by visuals where our movie-like shows make you feel like your part of the show, including the sensation of flying on Earth or through the universe.

Whether it’s the night sky from Lancaster, Pa to Sydney, Australia to the moons of Jupiter or traveling to the far reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy, you’ll see the universe in a whole new light, with the help of Starry Night Dome software.

Thanks to our 2015 Capital Campaign, our planetarium is no longer limited to astronomy and can now venture into the Earth Sciences. We can show you how the Arctic ice has changed over time, live locations of earthquakes, high definition satellite views of the Earth, and fly through the Grand Canyon with the assistance from The Layered Earth software.

Our expert staff of Planetarium Educators will be your guide, answer your questions, and personalize your experience. Be sure to see their own produced show, the Night Sky Tour, and see what’s currently visible while showcasing their own expertise and passion in astronomy!

MAX GOES TO THE MOON

Saturdays at 11:30 am
Sundays at 11:00 am
Suggested for children in grades PreK – 5th
Length: 31 minutes

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Based on the award-winning children’s book by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, follow the adventure of a dog named Max as he and his sidekick, Tori, look to re-ignite the human exploration of the Moon. It has been over 40 years since humans walked on the Moon. Max and Tori examine and follow the new scientific lunar discoveries, including the discovery of water ice in and around the poles of the moon. The planetarium show is based on the award winning children’s book, “Max Goes to the Moon” by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett.

A production of Fiske Planetarium.

NASA DOUBLE FEATURE

Saturdays at 1:30 pm
Sundays at 1:00 pm

Suggested for children in grades 5th and up
Length: 22 Minutes

International Space Station: Off the Earth, For the Earth and Beyond

Spring-boarding nations around the world to come together, The International Space Station is paving the way for the next giant leap past our Moon and into the Solar System. Completed in the 21st Century, the International Space Station’s role in the development of your future as well as that of the United States space program is enormous. Many things learned in space are already benefitting life right here on Earth.

Journey to Mars

Prepare your students for STEM-related career opportunities in the future. Interest them in pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. NASA’s fleet of Mars robotic explorers are paving the way for human exploration of the Solar System in the coming decades. Have your students join NASA in preparing for a monumental journey of a lifetime – to Mars.

NIGHT SKY TOUR –LIVE ASTRONOMY SHOW!

Saturdays at 2:30 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm 

Suggested for children in 5th grade to Adults
Length: 35-40 Minutes + Q&A

Join the North Museum’s Astronomy Educators to explore the wonders of the night sky in our live planetarium show, Night Sky Tour! Witness the night sky come to life as you learn about the constellations among the stars, planets currently visible, our place in the cosmos, and more! Each of our Planetarium Educators will bring their own expertise to the Night Sky Tour program, making each show a different experience.