Upcoming Events
Friday, July 10, 2026
"ASTRONAUT" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.
"The Universe Update" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Perfect for ages 12 and up.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
"ASTRONAUT" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.
"Solar Superstorms" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 5:00 p.m.; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
"The Universe Update" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Perfect for ages 12 and up; all astronomy enthusiasts are welcome.
Friday, July 17, 2026
"ASTRONAUT" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.
"The Universe Update" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
"ASTRONAUT" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.
"Solar Superstorms" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 5:00 p.m.; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
"The Universe Update" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Star Party
5 p.m.
Calendars: Anthropology, Criminal Justice and Criminology, English, History, Modern Languages and Classics, Political Science, Psychological Science, Sociology
Where can you go with a humanities or social science degree?Let us show you at the 9th annual Star Party, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. in Noyer Green!
Thursday, September 10, 2026
STEM Discovery Party
5 p.m.
Calendars: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
What opportunities are available with a STEM degree?Let us show you at the first annual STEM Discovery Party, Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Beyerl Hall!