Welcome to the Planetarium at the School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU

THERE WILL BE NO SUMMER PLANETARIUM SHOWS. Please check back at the start of the semester.

General information
The SESE Planetarium, located in the Physical Sciences B-wing, has a maximum capacity of 50 persons. Daytime group shows (usually for school groups) are available daily; evening shows for individuals/groups occur if enough reservations are made. Spring semester evening shows are held at 6:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the last show on Tuesday, April 29th.

Daytime group shows are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The 50-minute presentations are geared to the abilities of the group. Preschool and kindergarten group shows are 20 minutes in length.  Note: The Planetarium has a small area to hold coolers with snacks or lunches for the visiting groups.

Evening shows begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and last approximately 45 minutes.  Weather permitting, viewing through ASU telescopes follows each show.
 

Show details
This semester's planetarium show is titled, "In the Presence of the Sublime: Top Ten Photographs Taken by the Hubble Telescope." The title of our program is a definition of the word "awe." Ten images from the vast Hubble telescope library that best illustrates the concept of awe will be presented. Selected on the basis of science, art and inspiration, these top ten images are but the latest step in the human journey that may have started 100,000 years ago in South Africa.
 

Reservations
Please make your reservations at least two weeks in advance. All reservations must be made through our on-line reservations forms.

Daytime Reservations
Evening Reservations

Fees and payment
The fee for each group presentation is $30, payable at the time of the show. Preschool and kindergarten groups are $10. The University accepts personal checks, cash (please bring exact amount) or money orders made out to Arizona State University.
 

Location and parking
Planetarium guests should congregate in the lobby of the Physical Sciences F-Wing and will be directed to the Planetarium at the time of the show. Late arrivals will not be seated. Please remember that the University has classes in session so quiet voices are appreciated. Cars and vans may park in any surface visitor lot. The following visitor lots near Bateman Physical Science Center are #42 located on the southeast corner of McAllister and Terrace, #51 located on the northeast corner of University and College Streets. Rates for visitor lots are $2 per hour with a maximum exit fee of $8. View a map of the Physical Sciences F-Wing and nearby visitor parking.
 

Contacting the Planetarium
For additional information, please call 480-965-6891 to leave a message and we will return your call the next business day. For specific Planetarium questions, please send an e-mail to planetarium@asu.edu. Send general astronomy questions to astro.info@asu.edu.