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Before scheduling, please keep the following in mind:

  • Shows are $5 per person
  • Shows are available to any group
  • Seating: 63 total with 2 ADA spaces. Parents are welcome to accompany their children to the Planetarium, but students will be given available seats, and only left over seats will be allotted to parents.
  • For groups larger than 63, multiple shows can be scheduled for one or multiple days
  • Groups need to have a minimum of 15 people to schedule a reservation. If you do not have 15 we also offer Public Events and afternoon shows we announce on our Facebook.
  • We are not open during final exams, holidays, weekends (except for special university events), or university closures.
  • There are other facilities you may choose from to include in your visit: Georgia Southern Museum, The Center for Wildlife Education, Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University. Each facility is separate and reservations must be made with each facility. Some may charge admission fees, please check with each facility.

Schedule a Presentation

  1. Check our Online Calendar below for an available date/time.
  2. Check our Show Library and decide on which shows/presentations you’d like to request.
  3. Fill out the Planetarium Reservation form below and submit.

After submitting your online reservation request, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging we have received your request.

If you have any questions, please e-mail them to Dillon Marcy at Planetarium@GeorgiaSouthern.edu or call the Department of Biochem, Chem and Physics (912) 478-5292.

After your visit with us, we ask that you please take a moment and fill out the Planetarium Survey. This is the only way we get feedback on our presentations. The survey is completely anonymous. We ask that you please let us know how we can improve planetarium visits, presentations, etc. Thank you so much for taking the time to fill this out.

Calendar

When you have chosen an available date please check out our show library below to choose what you want to have presented.

Notice:

  • Afternoon shows available on Tuesday and Thursdays only.
  • Not sure if a date is available or not? Check the Notice above or send us an email at Planetarium@GeorgiaSouthern.edu, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Library

Need help deciding what show to schedule? Check out our show guide for the best pick for your group.

Show TitleTarget AudienceDescriptionRunning Time
Black HolesAll AgesExplore the mysteries of black holes and their immense power.35 minuteshttp://www.hotungvislab.org/#!original-productions/c1lcf
Saturn: Jewel of the HeavensAll AgesJourney through Saturn's rings and its moons with stunning visuals.36 minutes
The Cosmic RecipeAll AgesDiscover how the universe creates the elements that make up everything.25 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI4DzJSrnaY&t=1s
Exploding UniverseAll AgesExplore explosive phenomena shaping the cosmos.30 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3810PV0qFk4
Experience the AuroraAll AgesExperience the Aurora Borealis through immersive timelapse photography.27 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZXtIF9nnrA
TotalityAll AgesLearn about eclipses and their impact on astronomy.25 minutes
Back To The Moon For GoodAll AgesFollow the race to return to the Moon and its future potential.24 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ADNj8axCj4
Accidental Astronauts2nd Grade and youngerJoin Cy, Annie, and Armstrong on an unexpected space adventure.30 minutes
The Making Of A Star And Her Entourage4th Grade and OlderLearn how human understanding of the universe has evolved over time.30 minuteshttp://www.hotungvislab.org/#!original-productions/c1lcf
Chasing The Ghost ParticleAll AgesFollow neutrinos as they reveal the secrets of the cosmos.30 minutes
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s AdventurePre-K & YoungerJoin Big Bird and Elmo on a journey to the Moon.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dnrRfK91-LU
Perfect Little PlanetK - 4th GradeEmbark on the ultimate space vacation to various celestial destinations.24 minutes
Flight AdventuresAges 8 - AdultsExplore the science of flight from past inventors to the future.22 minuteshttp://www.childrensmuseum.org/flight-adventures-show
Planetary Visions4th - 6th GradeTake an interactive tour of the Solar System and its planets.35 minuteshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8jMvH2dP4Y
Two Small Pieces of Glass6th - 12th GradeDiscover the power of telescopes and their role in modern astronomy.23 minuteshttp://www.imiloahawaii.org/215/two-small-pieces-of-glass
Ice WorldsAll AgesExplore the role of ice in planetary and terrestrial ecosystems.25 minuteshttp://www.es.com/Shows/IceWorlds
Dynamic EarthAll AgesUnderstand Earth's climate through satellite data and simulations.24 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnSmFC-JgvQ
Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe6th Grade - AdultsUncover the life cycle of stars, narrated by Mark Hamill.26 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/191080541
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System6th Grade - AdultsJoin NASA scientists in mapping the edge of the Solar System.28 minutes
Life: A Cosmic StoryAll AgesExplore the origins of life through a cosmic journey.25 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4LpmWe1YA4
Lamps of Atlantis6th Grade - AdultsInvestigate the ancient knowledge of astronomy and Atlantis myths.25 minuteshttp://www.es.com/Shows/LampsOfAtlantis
Live Solar System Tour6th Grade - AdultsTake a virtual live tour of the planets in the Solar System.45-60 minutes
Constellations: Current SkyK - 12th Grade and AdultsLearn about the constellations visible in the night sky.5-15 minutes

Driving & Parking Directions

The Georgia Southern Planetarium is located in the Math/Physics Building (#203 on map) across Herty Dr., from Hanner Fieldhouse from Hwy 67/Fair Road.

Take I-16 W toward Macon, traveling approximately 40 miles to Statesboro exit 127. Turn right on GA Hwy 67 N, and travel ~12 miles to campus, on the left. Turn left on Herty Drive. Follow visitor parking instructions below.

Take I-16 E to the Statesboro exit 116. Turn left onto US Highway 301 N. Travel ~12 miles to campus, on the right. Turn right on Tillman Road, then right onto Fair Road/GA Hwy 67, then right on Herty Drive. Follow visitor parking instructions below.

Take US Highway 25 South, traveling approximately 80 miles to Highway 301-Bus. in Statesboro. Turn right onto 301 S(North Main Street), and travel through town ~3 miles. Follow signs and turn left on GA Hwy 67, then turn right on Herty Drive. Follow visitor parking instructions below.

Weekdays for Scheduled Groups 

  • Cars: From Herty Drive, turn left on Dorman, and right at the stop sign behind the Math/Physics Building and Russell Union into the Visitor Parking area. Place your visitor parking pass on your dashboard. Look for the green trash dumpster to the left of the back of the Math/Physics Building and follow the sidewalk behind it up to the single glass door entrance. Take the first hallway to the right and follow it to the blue round wall, then turn left to the front entrance of the planetarium.
  • Buses: Follow Herty Drive down and park on the right side next to the Hanner Sports Complex. Students will exit the bus to the left and follow the sidewalk around the cul-de-sac toward the parking gates.  The planetarium will be to the left  in the Math/Physics Building.

Evening & Weekends

Continue driving down Herty Drive and turn left at the end through the open parking gate, then right turn into the faculty/staff parking lot across from the front of the Math/Physics Building. (The parking gate opens at 5:30 p.m. weekdays.)

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