A FULL PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO YOU.
Explore the universe right from your hometown! Our stellar lineup of planetarium shows is designed to captivate and inspire, whether you want to learn how to stargaze or explore the outer reaches of the solar system.
Our shows integrate seamlessly with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) if you want a more structured experience, but we also offer flexibility if you want to guide your own adventure. Discover the boundless beauty and knowledge the cosmos has to offer, and have a universe full of fun!
All learning standards covered are Ohio learning standards.
HOW IT WORKS
1. You take a look at our show catalog (see below!) then fill out our show interest form on our website.
2. A member of our team reaches out to connect with you on your group’s individual needs.
3. On the day of your event, our presenters show up with our portable system (see left!) and set up the planetarium in just 15-30 minutes.
4. Once your event begins, we present fully interactive shows ranging in length from 15 - 55 minutes each on a topic of your choosing!
OUR PROGRAMS
TOUR OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Our most popular and versatile program. Take part in an out-of-this-world tour of our planetary neighborhood, the solar system! Visit the star of our show, the sun, and learn how light travels all the way to Earth. Next, take a trip from Mercury to Neptune to discover what makes each of our celestial neighbors unique on this adventure through space! Everyone's favorite dwarf planet, Pluto, will even make a cameo in order to illustrate what makes a planet a planet.
Recommended Grades: All
Possible Learning Standards: K-PS-1; 2-PS1-1; 3-ESS-1; 5-ESS-2; 5-ESS-1; 5-ESS-3; 5-ESS1-1; MS-ESS1-3.
Length: 15 - 55 Minutes
NIGHT SKY 101
Get the quintessential planetarium experience through Night Sky 101: an introduction to our sky at night. Start off with a familiar sky and observe the moon, sun, and stars at different times of the day and night. Learn about the predictable patterns that shape our understanding of the cosmos before we begin our journey through the seasons and how our view of the stars changes over time. Hear about the stories that lie within the constellations and learn tricks to start stargazing on your own. Then, blast off from Earth to observe our solar system as a whole, considering how planetary and solar orbits affect us back on Earth. Consider how we are unique in the universe, but also how we are just one among billions and trillions.
Recommended Grades: All
Possible Learning Standards: K-ESS-2; 1-ESS1-1; 1-ESS1-2; 3-PS-1; 3-PS-2; 5-ESS-1; 5-ESS1-1; 5-ESS1-2; 5-ESS-2; 5-ESS-3; 7-ESS-5; MS-ESS1-3.
Length: 30 - 55 Minutes
HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION
Humans have looked up at the stars for centuries and dreamed of travelling to space. In the current age of a constant presence of humans in space, we ask how did we get here? Travel through time, as humanity launches its first ever satellite, animal, then human into space. Discuss the space race and cover every NASA program through Artemis. How does all of this history prepare us to send humans back to the moon, and eventually to Mars?
Recommended Grades: All
Length: 30 - 55 Minutes
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
Every Solstice Outreach planetarium show is unique, and we are happy to work with you to tailor our planetarium show content to cater to your specific interests and educational needs. Whether you want to explore the depths of outer space, learn about exoplanets, or even venture outside the realm of astronomy to learn about geology, biology, and more, we can tailor our shows to meet your preferences. Our system is capable of covering a range of scientific topics—see below for examples!
GALAXIES FAR, FAR, AWAY
A journey through the different types of galaxies, their structures, and how they form and evolve.
NAVIGATING THE NIGHT SKY
Practical tips for amateur astronomers on how to observe the night sky and identify celestial objects.
CONSTELLATIONS & MYTHOLOGY
Stories behind the constellations and their significance in various cultures.
THE MILKY WAY GALAXY: OUR GALACTIC HOME
Our home galaxy, its structure, and our place within it.
ORBITS, ECLIPSES, & ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS
Learn how the ever-changing movements of celestial bodies cause moon phases, meteor showers, eclipses, oppositions, conjunctions, and other fascinating phenomena.
THE SCIENCE OF SEASONS
Learn about how the time of year affects the night sky, then launch off Earth and learn how the night sky causes the seasons!
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
An exploration of the planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in our solar system.
OUR SUN & THE LIFE CYCLE OF STARS
From nebulae to supernovae, tracing the birth, evolution, and death of stars.
MISSIONS TO MARS
Learn about one of the most popular planets in our solar system, why scientists think it once contained life, and the rovers conducting experiments to describe and classify different materials.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND EARTH'S PLACE IN SPACE
How studying other planets and their atmospheres helps us understand climate change on Earth.
EXOPLANETS: WORLDS BEYOND OUR EARTH
Discoveries of exoplanets and the search for potentially habitable worlds.
WEATHER ON EARTH AND BEYOND
An exploration of how weather patterns form on Earth and other planets.
THE BIG BANG & ORIGINS OF OUR UNIVERSE
Theories about the birth of the universe and its early development.
GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY
Travel around the world without leaving your classroom! Uncovering Earth’s surface characteristics, landforms, and bodies of water from not just a birds-eye view but from outside the atmosphere.
CELLS & THE HUMAN BODY
Embark on a microscopic exploration of the fundamental unit of life as we unravel the pivotal role that cells play in the living world.
THE MOON: EARTH'S SATELLITE
Phases of the moon, its formation, and its influence on Earth.READY TO REACH OUT?
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page before submitting a planetarium program request.
