Our Story
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium came to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2017 with the construction of the STEM Education Center. Learn more about The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium's origin, and get a look at what lies ahead!
School and Educational Group Visits
Are you an educational group interested in learning more about STEM education? Here, you can schedule a visit to the Prescott campus STEM Education Center to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott campus as a whole. If your group cannot travel to the Prescott campus, you can apply for a visit from the planetarium's mobile dome operation to bring the stars to your school or institution. We look forward to hearing from you!
Make a Gift
As the only Arizona planetarium north of Phoenix, the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium is an invaluable resource to our faculty and students and brings quality program to the greater Prescott and Quad-City public. Your support of the planetarium will help us bring new and different programming to audiences on a regular basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the cosmos? You'll find those answers during our public planetarium shows. But if you have any questions about Embry-Riddle or the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, check out some of our answers.
The Team
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium opened its doors with the goal of serving a wide and diverse audience of science and space enthusiasts. To accomplish this, two operations were formed that specialize in serving different segments of the community: the STEM Outreach team, and the planetarium team. Learn more about the individuals who bring the Universe to the University.
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Year Round Community Events
Throughout the year, Embry-Riddle is host to a number of incredible special events open not just to university students, faculty and staff--but to the entire surrounding Prescott and Quad-City community as well. Please check back often to see what new and exciting events are coming to campus.
B.S. in Astronomy
The Bachelor of Science in Astronomy gives students the tools and the knowledge to reach for the stars. Working in the Campus Observatory Complex, an exceptional environment that takes advantage of Prescott’s high altitude and clear skies, students master astrophysics, quantum mechanics and more.
Contact Us
Reception Desk Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.