BGSU Planetarium

05/25/2026

Dear Planetarium Visitors,

We are thrilled to announce two series of programs at the Planetarium this summer. From June 11 through 28 we’ll present a series of public shows on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. In addition, I am excited to share that in July we will present a special series “America 250 in the Planetarium, which will include planetarium shows as well as an interdisciplinary series of talks. This special series will run Monday, Wednesday, Friday from July 13 through 31 with talks starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by a planetarium show. Public stargazing will then follow, weather permitting.

The June series includes shows across a broad range of topics and several shows new to Bowling Green audiences. For younger audiences, DINO SOARS! CHANGE OVER TIME returns to the schedule and I am pleased to announce that before the June 14 show of DINO SOARS!, starting at 3:30 p.m., Kelly Pheneger, WBGU Director of Education, will present a program titled Dino Roars, Reads & Reels including stories, videos and activities for children and families featuring resources form PBS and INFOhio. Shows for younger audiences also include a double feature of SUNSTRUCK paired with a short about color and light titled OUR COLORFUL WORLD. The third daytime show, A TEENAGER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, is also appearing on the public show schedule for the first time.

Evening shows in June include new shows MARS: THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE and the double feature of the short JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE MILKY WAY and the show SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES: UNCOVERING THE INVISIBLE. We’ll also be trying something different with a live program about SKY MOTIONS presented by Dr. Kate Dellenbusch. This live presentation using the planetarium sky will explore the motions of the sun and stars across the sky at different times of the year and from different places on Earth.

The special AMERICA 250 IN THE PLANETARIUM series in July will celebrate American discovery, innovation, and values through three different planetarium shows and a nine-part series of interdisciplinary talks and presentations. Programs will include topics related to astronomy, history, art, music and more. The featured planetarium shows will be DAWN OF THE SPACE AGE, classic show: THE WRIGHT WAY TO FLY, and classic show: NAVIGATING WITH LEWIS AND CLARK. A detailed schedule including titles and presenters for this special series will be announced soon.

Please visit our website and follow us on our Planetarium Facebook, Instagram, or X page for more details about each show. Please contact me if you have any questions.

We hope to see you at the BGSU Planetarium this summer!

05/01/2026

There's just one more chance to see SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET for the year. Join us this Sunday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m. to experience this entertaining show for all ages.

04/30/2026

There are just two more showings of RISING STAR: A SOUTH AFRICAN ASTRONOMY JOURNEY. Tonight, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss out!

04/26/2026

Join us this evening at 7:30 p.m. for RISING STAR: A SOUTH AFRICAN ASTRONOMY JOURNEY

RISING STAR takes you on an astronomical journey from the beginnings of astronomy through the development of modern astronomy research in South Africa. Multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy along with important international research facilities hosted in South Africa are highlighted.

04/25/2026

This evening at 5 p.m., join us in the Planetarium for a performance by Playroom Percussion!

04/21/2026

Join us in the Planetarium this Saturday, April 25, at 5 p.m. for a concert presented by Playroom Percussion. Each piece will be accompanied by astronomy related visuals on the dome of the Planetarium.

04/16/2026

We're nearing the end of the spring planetarium schedule, with just a couple of weeks left. Catch SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET and RISING STAR: A SOUTH AFRICAN ASTRONOMY JOURNEY while you still can.

04/12/2026

04/09/2026

There's just one more chance to see UNWORLDLY WEATHER for the semester: This evening, Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. Come see Dr. Dale Smith's classic show from 1994.

Explore the most spectacular weather on the Earth, other planets and moons, and the Sun, including hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods, drought, and extreme hot and cold, as well as many types of clouds, rain and snow.

04/08/2026

Join us at the Planetarium for a live watch event as we stream the Orion spacecraft’s re-entry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. Splashdown will take place on Friday, April 10 at 8:07 p.m. We will open the doors at 7:00 p.m. and display a livestream as the crew of Artemis II make their historic return to Earth.

04/04/2026

Also, this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and this coming Thursday at 6:30 p.m. we'll have two presentations of Dr. Dale Smith's classic show from 1994, UNWORLDLY WEATHER.

Explore the most spectacular weather on the Earth, other planets and moons, and the Sun, including hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods, drought, and extreme hot and cold, as well as many types of clouds, rain and snow.