Planetarium
Summer Space Camp registration open - see below.
FSU Planetarium - Best in the World
With ten 4K projectors on a cozy 30 foot dome, we put more pixels per square inch on our dome than any other planetarium - in the world! This means crisp, round stars and a beautiful, dark night sky. Join us for an adventure that is out of this world (and out of the galaxy).
At this time ALL of our shows are live with an astronomer. Come with questions about the Universe!
Tickets available below.
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School visits to the Planetarium are available for 2023-24. Call 910-672-1SKY to schedule or contact Mr. Kabbes at jkabbes@uncfsu.edu.
In addition to our ten 4K projectors, we have a 6500 watt sound system for an amazing space experience.
Due to increased operating costs, we will need to charge a nominal fee - $5 for adults and $3 for children 2-18.
NASA Informal Education Community Anchor
This is our second year as a NASA Community Anchor site. We are developing family programs focused on Rockets and Robots in space exploration. Check back for more information.
Saturday afternoon STEAM Team
The Sat STEAM Team is back! Students in grades 7-12 meet Sat afternoons (every other week) from 1-3 PM in Lyons Science, room 117. Check back for dates.
We explore
- Rockets
- Robots
- Electronics
- Astronomy
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- and more
The spring 2024 STEAM Team starts in Jan 13. Our focus areas are Ultra-Low-Powered rockets and Space Exploration.
Funding for the STEAM Team is provided in part by the Cumberland Community Foundation. For information contact Mr. Kabbes at: jkabbes@uncfsu.edu
Summer Space Camp 2024 - registration open
The Space Camp camp will run Jun 24-28, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (lunch provided), with a focus on space exploration. The cost of this camp is $225. We will:
- Build and launch rockets
- Learn about rocket engines and propulsion
- Program small robots for missions
- Learn about the history of space travel
- Study the Artemis program and the future of space
Space Camp seats may be purchased HERE. If a scholarship is requested, contact jkabbes@uncfsu.edu.
Scholarships for the Space Camp have been funded by the Cumberland Community Foundation.
More information soon.
The REEF is closed indefinitely.
The Planetarium is at the North end of the Lyons Science Building. The lobby entrance is on the west side. Access from W.T. Brown Drive (main entrance to FSU) is via the walkway between Lyons Science (16 - grey) and Lyons Science Annex (37 - brick). Parking for the Planetarium is across the RR tracks on on the right of W.T. Brown.
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2024 Summer Space Camp.
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The FSU Summer Space Camp is for rising 7 to 12th grade students. Supplies and lunches are part of the program.
Campers will have the opportunity to explore science, math and computers in an intense, one-week summer program focused on NASA missions, Rockets and Robots. This camp will allow hands-on exploration of STEM topics and help students develop the tools to solve problems.
Activities include -
- Rocket science
- Robotics
- Astronomy
- Electronics
- Computer Science
School visits / field trips can be arranged by contacting Mr. Kabbes: jkabbes@uncfsu.edu.
School visits are typically available Tue, Thu and Fri mornings.
Group pricing will be $150 for a one hour show up to 65 seats.
Individual pricing will be $5 for adults and $3 for children 2-18. There is a 20 person, $100 minimum.
Funds cover the burn time on the projectors.
The REEF is closed indefinitely.
The Planetarium seats 65 comfortably, but we have a few extra seats we can squeeze in. Larger groups can be divided and switched with the Exploratorium: one group goes to the Exploratorium, the other to the planetarium, and then the groups switch.
Due to staffing issues, large groups are booked only on Fridays.
The Planetarium has reopened, but we need staffing to be open for Meditation times.