Tickets are now on sale for Spring 2024 shows at the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, located on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus, in STEM Building 76, at 3700 Willow Creek Road. This season’s selection of full-dome presentations invites viewers to traverse the universe, explore “big ideas” in the world of engineering, find hope alongside famous environmentalist Jane Goodall and more.
“The versatility of our state-of-the-art planetarium here in Prescott allows us to visit far-off galaxies one weekend and then take an immersive flight over the Alps on the next,” said Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium Director Eric Edelman. “The common thread that binds all our programming together is its base in exciting, innovative stories of scientific progress. We want to share the universe with our audience and empower the next generation of explorers.”
The planetarium’s online ticketing system allows audiences to select their seats in advance for upcoming shows. All shows are open to the public and are held most Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium is the only Arizona planetarium north of Phoenix, and it is capable of seating 116 students and visitors. The facility also contains multimedia learning software that can take viewers from the inner complexities of the human body to the farthest reaches of the known universe.
In addition to being an invaluable resource for the Embry-Riddle community, the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium hosts events and programming open to the greater Prescott and Quad-City public year-round.
For details, or to reserve your tickets today, go to: https://prescott.erau.edu/planetarium.
Romance Among the Stars
Friday, Feb. 9: 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
The universe may be pretty cold and empty, but it is not without its spots of fire, fury, and frenzy. Join us as we travel across the cosmos this February to visit some of the most romantic spots and situations in space. By the end of our journey, we will find ourselves right at the heart of the matter, which may not be quite where you would first expect. This show will be narrated live by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman.
Shows will last for approximately 30 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated on your ticket.
Dream Big: FINAL SHOWING
Friday, Feb. 23: 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 24: 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
This is your last chance to see Dream Big in this planetarium! Upon first consideration, engineering might not seem the stuff of grand cinematic adventure; however, engineering hides a secret excitement where today’s optimists create lifesaving, world-altering marvels that will make for a more awe-inspiring world of tomorrow.
Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope
Friday, March 8: 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 9: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Featured stories such as the Northern Bald Ibis’ migration over the Alps, the re-introduction of the American Bison by the Blackfeet Nation, the worldwide recognized Sudbury Regreening Story and inspiring youth-led initiatives involved in Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots align with historic footage of Jane’s beginnings as a chimpanzee researcher.
Across the Visible Universe
Friday, March 22: 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 23: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
This planetarium 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. This show will be narrated live by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman.
Rising Stars of Prescott
Friday, March 29*: 7 p.m., 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 30: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
*Shows will start later than normal so it will be dark enough for telescope viewing (weather permitting) following the program.
Interested in getting to know your night sky? This 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. This will be a live production narrated by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman.
Telescopes will be available after the Friday evening shows, weather permitting.
Beyond Our Solar System: Exploring Alien Worlds
Friday, April 26: 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.
Over the past few decades, we have started to discover planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. What are these extra solar worlds like? Is it possible life could exist on these planets and how do we plan to explore them? This show will be narrated live by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman.
