Hallstrom Planetarium
Welcome to the Hallstrom Planetarium! Take a tour of the heavens with our fully immersive digital projection system and state-of-the-art Spitz 512 planetarium projector, which work together to recreate the sky, sun, moon and planets among the stars on the 40-foot, domed planetarium ceiling. View tonight’s sky, see how it appeared thousands of years ago, or look into the distant future for a glimpse of how it may appear from our location or anywhere in the world—or universe!
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Blast off with our 2024-2025 Starlight Series
It’s a celestial celebration as we commemorate our 30th year as the Hallstrom Planetarium! Immerse yourself in otherworldly awesomeness like never before with our astronomical new offerings.
Introducing Out-of-This-World New Events
Laser Light Shows
That’s right – in a Hallstrom Planetarium first, rock out to your favorite music alongside state-of-the-art lasers and custom video design in a mesmerizing selection of concerts. Experience the immersion like no other with traditional theater seating or with VIP beanbag couches! These psychedelic shows will only be around from October 17 – November 2, so make sure to save your seats today.
Laser Liftoff
Family Show
Thursdays & Fridays: 7 p.m.
Saturdays: 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Led Zeppelin
8:30 p.m.
The Grateful Dead
10 p.m.
Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
11:30 p.m.
Wednesday Workshops
Want to learn more about astronomy? Attend our new Wednesday Workshops and take a deep dive into space from the comfort of the planetarium! These two-hour instructional workshops are sure to empower and delight both casual and serious sky watchers alike.
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Learning the Constellations Oct 2 |
It’s About Time Jan 8 |
Is There Anybody Out There? Apr 2 |
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All About Telescopes Nov 6 |
Exploring the Moon Feb 5 |
Deep Space May 7 |
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Discover the Planets Dec 4 |
Eclipses, Transits & Occultations Mar 5 |
Constellation Stories June 4 |
*Please be aware that in order to offer the best experience, workshops may require ‘students’ to occasionally relocate between rooms or outside, such as for hands-on telescope operation.
Upcoming Shows
Planetarium Open House & STEAM Talk: See the Stars!
Sep 14: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Phantom of the Universe
Sep 27 & 28, Oct 11 & 12, Nov 15 & 16
Star of Wonder
Dec 6, 7, 13 & 14
‘Tis the Season
Our 2nd annual holiday event in collaboration with IRSC Performing Arts features a sparkling reception sponsored by the IRSC Alumni Association, twirls in to Dancing in December with a special appearance by Ballet Vero Beach and concludes with a never-before-seen planetarium show to spin your way into the winter holiday season.
Dec 7: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Daughter of the Stars
Jan 17 & 18, Feb 14 & 15, Mar 7 & 8
Astronomy Day and STEAM Talk
Feb 1: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
STEAM Talk: Moonscapes
Mar 1: 6 p.m.
Sky Event: Total Lunar Eclipse
Mar 13 – 14: 11:55 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Cosmic Zoom
Apr 4 & 5, May 9 & 10, June 6 & 7
Kid Space
Space Shapes & Other Cool Astronomy Stuff
Sep 28, Oct 12 & Nov 16
Ornaments in the Sky
Dec 7 & 14
Trip Through Space
Jan 18, Feb 15 & Mar 8
Bear Tales & Other Grizzly Stories
Apr 5, May 10 & June 7
Tune in for More Astronomy
WQCS Radio, 88.9FM
Listen to Skywatch, hosted by Planetarium Director Jon U. Bell, for daily sky updates. Read and/or listen to Skywatch podcasts and transcripts here.
Weekdays at 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 12:59pm
WPSL, 1590AM
Listen to the Sky Report as Jon Bell, Mr. G and Bonnie have live conversations about the sky and astronomy.
Thursdays at 8:10am
For Further Information
Questions about upcoming shows may be directed to the IRSC Box Office Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., by sending an email to boxoffice@irsc.edu or by calling 772-462-4750 or 1-800-220-9915.
