Planetarium
Witness South Central Pennsylvania’s largest Planetarium and immerse yourself in the cosmos!
Audiences can travel the universe in extreme definition. Get the sensation of flying over Earth or cruising through the cosmos. When you travel the far reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy, you’ll see the universe in a whole new light.
With a rotating schedule and a variety shows produced for both kids and adults, there is always a new experience for explorers of all ages.
MORE WAYS TO ENJOY THE PLANETARIUM
- A great choice for Groups, Birthday Parties, and Field Trips! Our expert staff of Planetarium Educators will be your guide, answer your questions, and personalize your experience.
- Did you know you can rent the Planetarium for corporate or other special events? Learn more about the Museum’s Facility Rentals.
Our planetarium is fully accessible for wheelchairs. We will remove seats so families can sit together.
Earth, Moon, & Sun
Sat – Sun @ 11 am
Suggested Grades: ( Grades 2 – 6 ) Length: 26 minutes
Explore the mysteries and misconceptions of the sky with Coyote as he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing. In his quest for answers, Coyote, adapted from American Indian oral traditions, will help reveal the truth behind the most baffling concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system, including eclipses, lunar phases, the seasonal changing of constellations and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. Join us for an exciting journey into a new frontier that begins with Earth Moon and Sun. Who knows what discoveries lie ahead.
Two Small Pieces Of Glass: The Amazing Telescope
Sat – Sun @ 2 pm
Gaileo did not invent the telescope, but he was the first person to use the newly invented device to observe the sky. Through these observations the Italian philosopher-scientist concluded that the heavens were not perfect and immutable: he observed lunar mountains, phases of Venus, Jupiter’s moons, and even sunspots. His two small pieces of glass revealed a Universe that was far more complex than previously assumed.
Telescopes have advanced considerably since Galileo’s time. Humanity now has large observatories and even a couple in outer space. Two Small Pieces Of Glass shows how telescopes work; and how astronomers have used them to scrutinize the structures within our cosmos.
NIGHT SKY TOUR –LIVE ASTRONOMY SHOW!
Suggested for children in 5th grade to Adults
Sept 13 & 19 @ 1pm and 3pm
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.
ONE WORLD, ONE SKY, BIG BIRD’S ADVENTURE
Suggested for ages 3+
Sept 5, 26 & 30 @ 11am & 4pm
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in Big Bird’s Adventure: One World, One Sky. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.