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Field Trips

Before scheduling, please keep the following in mind:

  • Shows are $5 per person
  • Shows are available to any group
  • Seating: 63 total with 2 ADA spaces. Parents are welcome to accompany their children to the Planetarium, but students will be given available seats, and only left over seats will be allotted to parents.
  • For groups larger than 63, multiple shows can be scheduled for one or multiple days
  • Groups need to have a minimum of 15 people to schedule a reservation. If you do not have 15 we also offer Public Events and afternoon shows we announce on our .
  • We are not open during final exams, holidays, weekends (except for special university events), or university closures.
  • There are other facilities you may choose from to include in your visit: , , Botanic Garden at 91Âþ»­app. Each facility is separate and reservations must be made with each facility. Some may charge admission fees, please check with each facility.

If you have any questions, please e-mail them to Dillon Marcy at Planetarium@GeorgiaSouthern.edu or call the Department of Biochem, Chem and Physics (912) 478-5292.

Schedule a Presentation

  1. Check our Online Calendar below for an available date/time.
  2. Check our Show Library and decide on which shows/presentations you’d like to request.
  3. Fill out the Planetarium Reservation form below and submit.

Calendar

Notice:

  • Afternoon shows available on Mondays and Thursdays only.
  • Not sure if a date is available or not? Check the Notice above or send us an email at Planetarium@GeorgiaSouthern.edu, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Library

Show TitleTarget AudienceDescriptionRunning Time
Black HolesAll AgesExplore the mysteries of black holes and their immense power.35 minuteshttp://www.hotungvislab.org/#!original-productions/c1lcf
Saturn: Jewel of the HeavensAll AgesJourney through Saturn's rings and its moons with stunning visuals.36 minutes
The Cosmic RecipeAll AgesDiscover how the universe creates the elements that make up everything.25 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI4DzJSrnaY&t=1s
Exploding UniverseAll AgesExplore explosive phenomena shaping the cosmos.30 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3810PV0qFk4
Experience the AuroraAll AgesExperience the Aurora Borealis through immersive timelapse photography.27 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZXtIF9nnrA
TotalityAll AgesLearn about eclipses and their impact on astronomy.25 minutes
Back To The Moon For GoodAll AgesFollow the race to return to the Moon and its future potential.24 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ADNj8axCj4
Accidental Astronauts2nd Grade and youngerJoin Cy, Annie, and Armstrong on an unexpected space adventure.30 minutes
The Making Of A Star And Her Entourage4th Grade and OlderLearn how human understanding of the universe has evolved over time.30 minuteshttp://www.hotungvislab.org/#!original-productions/c1lcf
Chasing The Ghost ParticleAll AgesFollow neutrinos as they reveal the secrets of the cosmos.30 minutes
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s AdventurePre-K & YoungerJoin Big Bird and Elmo on a journey to the Moon.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dnrRfK91-LU
Perfect Little PlanetK - 4th GradeEmbark on the ultimate space vacation to various celestial destinations.24 minutes
Flight AdventuresAges 8 - AdultsExplore the science of flight from past inventors to the future.22 minuteshttp://www.childrensmuseum.org/flight-adventures-show
Planetary Visions4th - 6th GradeTake an interactive tour of the Solar System and its planets.35 minuteshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8jMvH2dP4Y
Two Small Pieces of Glass6th - 12th GradeDiscover the power of telescopes and their role in modern astronomy.23 minuteshttp://www.imiloahawaii.org/215/two-small-pieces-of-glass
Ice WorldsAll AgesExplore the role of ice in planetary and terrestrial ecosystems.25 minuteshttp://www.es.com/Shows/IceWorlds
Dynamic EarthAll AgesUnderstand Earth's climate through satellite data and simulations.24 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnSmFC-JgvQ
Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe6th Grade - AdultsUncover the life cycle of stars, narrated by Mark Hamill.26 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/191080541
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System6th Grade - AdultsJoin NASA scientists in mapping the edge of the Solar System.28 minutes
Life: A Cosmic StoryAll AgesExplore the origins of life through a cosmic journey.25 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4LpmWe1YA4
Lamps of Atlantis6th Grade - AdultsInvestigate the ancient knowledge of astronomy and Atlantis myths.25 minuteshttp://www.es.com/Shows/LampsOfAtlantis
Live Solar System Tour6th Grade - AdultsTake a virtual live tour of the planets in the Solar System.45-60 minutes
Constellations: Current SkyK - 12th Grade and AdultsLearn about the constellations visible in the night sky.5-15 minutes