Von Braun Astronomical Society

We Host a Public Planetarium Show Every Saturday in the Wernher von Braun Planetarium that Begins at 7:30 PM

The Space Race: Project Gemini - Saturdays, June 1, 8, 22, & 29  at 7:30 PM 

Named after constellation Gemini, NASA's Gemini program was an early human spaceflight program that served as a bridge between the Mercury and Apollo Programs. Flown in 1965 and 1966, Gemini missions laid the ground work to meet president Kennedy's ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. Join us as we learn about Gemini program and its accomplishments. Presented by Dr. Naveen Vetcha, VBAS Past-President, on June 1, 22, & 29 and by Dr. Eric Silkowski, VBAS Treasurer, on June 8.

Milky Way/Summer Skies - Saturday, June 15  at 7:30 PM

Stretching across the summer skies is a band of light that that grows increasingly brighter towards the southern horizon. This band of light is the glow from billions of stars and glowing clouds of gas that form our home, the Milky Way galaxy. How did we discover what our galaxy looks like and where we are in the galaxy. Join us at the Von Braun planetarium as we discover the Milky Way and the glorious stars of Summer!! Presented by Roy Young, NASA scientist and VBAS Past-Planetarium Director.

Admission for Saturday Planetarium Shows:

Admission is $5 for Adults, $3 for Students, and free for children under 6, as well as VBAS members. All seating is general admission payable at the door. We are unable to offer pre-sale admission. Weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to look at some of the wonders of the universe through our telescopes following the planetarium program with the help of our experienced and knowledgeable observing crew.