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Welcome to Tarleton’s Planetarium<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

About the Planetarium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Located under the iconic copper dome of the Lamar Johanson Science Building on the Stephenville campus, the 86-seat, College of Science & Mathematics planetarium provides a spectacular full-dome immersive experience. The Digistar projection system, combined with 5.1 Dolby surround sound, brings the wonders of astronomy down to earth for our visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional technology allows the 86-seat facility to serve as a lecture hall for film studies, a performance venue for guest speakers and musicians, as well as a cool, comfortable theater for current students to watch classic and contemporary motion pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The planetarium hosts special digital presentations for the public throughout the year, including children\u2019s matinees and special holiday presentations for the entire family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting our community\u2019s school-aged children through science outreach and enrichment is a key part of the planetariums mission within the College of Science & Mathematics. We encourage public, private and home-school teachers to contact the planetarium office to check on opportunities to visit and learn in this wonderful facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Join us soon at the Tarleton Planetarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One World One Sky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sesame Street\u2019s Big Bird and Elmo explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from\u00a0Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of\u00a0Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, March 17th<\/sup> Only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u200210:30 AM (Box Office opens at 9:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20021:00 PM (Box Office opens at Noon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seating is limited (86 seats) and is available on a first come, first serve basis.  No early ticket sales or reservations for this special showing.  Credit\/Debit card transactions only, no cash sales. Preferred parking is in lot P-6, P-34, or P-11.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Planetarium does also provides private and specials showings for organizations within Tarleton or groups outside of the university. Contact us for any inquiries so we can set up a date or fill out the Planetarium Private Showing Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Planetarium doors will promptly close 5 minutes before showtime for best quality performance. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure entrance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for Planetarium News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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DigiStar Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lamps of Atlantis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our search for the lost continent of Atlantis takes us on a journey through the astronomical knowledge and understanding of the ancient Greeks. How did the constellations get their names? What different patterns did ancient cultures see in the sky? Was Atlantis a real place? Did it really sink into the sea? We will uncover clues to help us solve this age-old mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n