Public Planetarium Shows
Planetarium
Wernher von Braun Planetarium
Our VBAS members and guest speakers present a variety of astronomy related programs in our planetarium every Saturday at 7:30 pm for the public and by special arrangements for groups at other times. Follow this link for directions to our facilities or you can click the "Directions" link in the General menu on the left. We recommended that you plan to arrive 30 minutes before our programs in order to have time to park and find a seat.
If you have any questions about our Saturday night programs, or would like to schedule a group program, contact our Planetarium Director, Roy Young at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Admission for Saturday Night Programs
Admission is $5 for Adults, $3 for Students, and free for children under 6, as well as VBAS members. Weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to look at some of the wonders of the universe our telescopes following the planetarium program with the help of our experienced and knowledgeable observing crew!
Our Public Planetarium Shows start at 7:30 PM
May 2012 Planetarium Shows
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 22:02 Written by Administrator
Our Public Planetarium Shows Begin at 7:30 PM
Star Clusters - Saturdays, May 5, 12 and 26 at 7:30 PM
Over time, eclipses of the Sun and Moon have fascinated mankind and even changed history. What causes these events and how did ancient astronomers learn to predict them? Transits of Venus across the face of the Sun are so rare that only 7 have occurred in the past 400 years. Huge scientific expeditions were sent out to observe these events in the 1700’s with anticipation that the size of the solar system could finally be determined. Join us at the Von Braun Planetarium in Monte Sano State Park to find out about these celestial events and about the upcoming solar eclipse on May 20 which will start right before sunset in Huntsville, the partial lunar eclipse on June 4 and the transit of Venus on June 5.
Admission for Saturday Night Programs
Admission is $5 for Adults, $3 for Students, and free for children under 6, as well as VBAS members. Weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to look at some of the wonders of the universe our telescopes following the planetarium program with the help of our experienced and knowledgeable observing crew!
