http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University CSH Events RSS en-us Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:20:02 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/astronaut https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/astronaut 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. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/uu 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. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/astronaut https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/astronaut 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. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/ss 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. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/uu 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. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/21/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/21/owos Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/21/lbh https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/21/lbh Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/22/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/22/owos Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/22/bope https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/22/bope Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 p.m.; This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/22/lbh https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/22/lbh Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/28/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/28/owos Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/28/lbh https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/28/lbh Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/29/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/29/owos Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/29/bope https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/29/bope Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 p.m.; This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/29/lbh https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/08/29/lbh Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/csh/2026/09/01/star-party https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/csh/2026/09/01/star-party 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! Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/csh/2026/09/10/stem-discovery-party https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/csh/2026/09/10/stem-discovery-party 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! Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/10/lw https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/10/lw Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/10/tgssa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/10/tgssa This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/11/lw https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/11/lw Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/11/tgssa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/11/tgssa This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/12/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/12/mthsm Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/12/lw https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/12/lw Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/12/tgssa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/12/tgssa This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/25/lw https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/25/lw Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/25/tgssa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/25/tgssa This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/26/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/26/mthsm Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/26/lw https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/26/lw Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/26/tgssa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/09/26/tgssa This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/02/hco5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/02/hco5pm Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/02/spaceslays https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/02/spaceslays From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/mthsm Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/hco5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/hco5pm Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/spaceslays https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/spaceslays From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/hco5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/hco5pm Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/spaceslays https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/spaceslays From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/mthsm Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/hco5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/hco5pm Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/spaceslays https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/spaceslays From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam Cost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500