Across the Visible Universe
This show is all about the concept of size and scale when it comes to the universe. Starting at Earth, we will fly farther and farther away from home, encountering the incredible structures that populate the cosmos, traveling right to the edge of our visible knowledge of what surrounds us.
Showtimes:
- Friday, May 30: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 31: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Storytime Under the Stars
The night sky can be a source of wonder, spark curiosity, inspire silly adventures, and connect us to our ancestors across space and time. Join us while we read some fun, wacky, and even poignant children’s books that take place on other planets and other vistas across the universe in the future, the past, and in the imagination.
Show Times:
- Saturday, June 7: 11 a.m.
- Saturday, June 28: 11 a.m.
- Saturday, July 26: 11 a.m.
Uncovering Black Holes
From the collapsed cores of massive stars to the dark, unfathomable behemoths lurking at the centers of galaxies, we will explore the wealth of knowledge scientists have gathered about black holes across the universe.
Showtimes:
- Friday, June 6: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 7: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The Cosmic Webb
This program uses the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 to delve into the science and discoveries of the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope. From the beginnings of the universe to the formation of galaxies to the incredible views of gas, dust, and stars populating our galactic neighborhood, we will explore it all.
Showtimes:
- Friday, June 13: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 14: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Rising Stars of Prescott
Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This live planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for your viewing pleasure. The content for this program changes every month it is shown. Telescope viewing will be available after the evening shows, weather permitting.
Show Times:
- Friday, June 27: 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.*
- Saturday, June 28: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
* June 27 shows will start later than normal to ensure dark skies for telescope viewing following the programs.
The Arctic
Imagine a place in America that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, located in the northeastern corner of Alaska, is one of the wildest places left on the planet – a symbol of wilderness that few have ever seen.
Show Times:
- Friday, July 11: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, July 12: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Our Many Moons
In honor of the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we will explore the discoveries that have been made on our Moon, as well as many other moons within our Solar System.
Show Times:
- Friday, July 25: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, July 26: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Private Planetarium Events
To host your own private event in the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, fill out and submit our Conference Request Form.
Contact Us
Summer Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 AM to 2 PM
Box Office Hours
- 5/30: 5-8 p.m.
- 5/31: 1-5 p.m.
- 6/6: 5-8 p.m.
- 6/7: 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-5 p.m.
- 6/13: 5-8 p.m.
- 6/14: 1-5 p.m.
- 6/27: 7-10 p.m.
- 6/28: 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-5 p.m.
- 7/11: 5-8 p.m.
- 7/12: 1-5 p.m.
- 7/25: 5-8 p.m.
- 7/26: 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-5 p.m.