Charles W. Brown Planetarium

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

JUNE 7, 21, 28 & JULY 12 – Fridays at 5:30 p.m. – Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help them find the North Star. Families with children in preschool through second grade will especially enjoy this program but kids of all ages are welcome.

Dawn of the Space Age

JUNE 7, 21, 28 & JULY 12 – Fridays at 6:30 p.m. – From the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of Man’s first steps into space. Who were these Men and Women that took part in these death defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore, in Dawn of the Space Age. Recommended for all ages 8 and up.

Universe of Stories

JULY 9 -TUESDAY @ 6:30pm - Visit Ball State’s Charles W. Brown Planetarium for a Muncie Public Library sponsored star show, A Universe of Stories. The show will be focused on celestial bodies featured in TV shows, literature, mythology, and history. Free Admission! Seating is limited and done on a first-come, first-served basis. We do our best to open doors 30 minutes before showtime.

Special 50th Anniversary Apollo Programs

JULY 20 – Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. – The historic Apollo lunar landing on July 20, 1969 paved the way for future space exploration and opened the door to boundless curiosity and discovery. Join us on July 20, 2019 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. We will be premiering a new program, “Destination Mars: The New Frontier,” to look at the future of human space flight as we also reflect back on Apollo 11. Hands-on activities will start at 2pm in the Brown Planetarium Lobby. Recommended for all ages 8 and up.

ASTRONAUT

JULY 26 & AUGUST 2, 9 – Fridays at 5:30 p.m. – The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? 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 that space has to throw at him. Narrated by Ewan McGregor. Recommended for all ages 8 and up.

Moons: Worlds of Mystery

JULY 26 & AUGUST 2, 9 – Fridays at 6:30 p.m. – Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons! From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of our solar system. Recommended for all ages 8 and up.