UTRGV HEB Planetarium

UTRGV HEB Planetarium We aim to capture the imagination of UTRGV students and the broader RGV community through the power

The UTRGV Planetarium is an extension of the UTRGV Department of Physics, serving a unique international, multicultural, and rapidly-growing area. Located on the Edinburg campus, students and the RGV community alike can utilize telescope viewings to spot astronomically significant objects, stop by our building to view presentations regarding Astronomy, Physics, Cosmology, Astrophysics and Physical

Science, or tailor your experience by requesting our trained staff to bring these digitally enhanced, surround sound and innovative shows to you! (To see a full list of our planetarium shows or to book our Portable Dome, please see our website at http://www.utrgv.edu/planetarium/index.htm)

Information regarding bilingual services and disability accessibility available upon request. Experience, engage, and discover our Universe with the UTRGV Planetarium!

Come join the Planetarium at 8 PM in front of the Student Union for our biweekly Telescope night!
04/15/2026

Come join the Planetarium at 8 PM in front of the Student Union for our biweekly Telescope night!

Telescope Night is happening TONIGHT, April 1st, at the Edinburg Student Union! All are welcome, general public included...
04/01/2026

Telescope Night is happening TONIGHT, April 1st, at the Edinburg Student Union! All are welcome, general public included. Come see the full moon, Jupiter, Uranus and Venus!

02/18/2026
Come join us tonight on the Edinburg Student Union Lawn for Telescope Night! Bring a chair!
02/18/2026

Come join us tonight on the Edinburg Student Union Lawn for Telescope Night! Bring a chair!

12/17/2025

Come join us at the IMAS Museum in McAllen, Thursday December 18th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM! The event is FREE and includes many amazing space themed exhibits in the Imas Museum! Come see the stars!

12/17/2025

Come join us at the IMAS Museum in McAllen this Thursday December 18th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM! Its free for everyone! Our team will be there with high powered telescopes for plenty of stargazing!



12/15/2025

Come join us at the HEB Planetarium, in the center courtyard of the ESCNE building, at 3 PM every day this week for a new mystery film! Good luck on your finals, Vaqueros!

Unfortunately due to heavy cloud cover, we must cancel tonight's planned Telescope Night. Our next planned date will be ...
12/03/2025

Unfortunately due to heavy cloud cover, we must cancel tonight's planned Telescope Night. Our next planned date will be Thursday, December 18th at the IMAS Museum! We will keep you posted!

We have partnered up with to provide you and your family with a free event! Hands on activities, presentations, and mo...
11/17/2025

We have partnered up with to provide you and your family with a free event! Hands on activities, presentations, and more will be provided! Bring your own chair and enjoy the event! 💫

Come join the Planetarium crew for our next Telescope Night tonight from 8 to 10 PM! We will be on the Student Union law...
10/29/2025

Come join the Planetarium crew for our next Telescope Night tonight from 8 to 10 PM! We will be on the Student Union lawn on the Edinburg campus. Its gonna be cold, so bring a jacket!!

Address

1201 W University Drive
Edinburg, TX
78539

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19566657088

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