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The Planetarium holds many events throughout the year — from art, to poetry, to dance, to physics — we often collaborate with partners both within and outside of the University.
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Join us for the 2023 Partial Eclipse Viewing!

Saturday, October 14th
12:00 - 2:00 pm
In front of White hall, 135 Willey Street

Mark your calendars! A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Morgantown on Saturday October 14. Join us for pre-eclipse planetarium shows and a viewing event on the day of the eclipse.

Register for Pre-eclipse Planetarium Shows 
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Join us for Stars: The Powerhouse of the Universe

Saturday, October 14th
12:00 - 2:00 pm
In front of White hall, 135 Willey Street

Mark your calendars! A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Morgantown on Saturday October 14. 

Register for Shows 

Upcoming Showtimes

Free and open to the public — reservations are required!

Apr
25

The Secrets of Gravity 👪

Friday, Apr 25, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Why do things fall to the ground without magic? The young magician’s apprentice Limbradur is far more interested in the universe and its secrets than boring magic spells. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe and the laws of nature. So, one night he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum, where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. Alby takes Limbradur on a magical journey of discovery through time and space, during which they not only uncover the secrets of gravity but also learn much about friendship and imagination. For Limbradur and Alby both have secrets of their own. 

Apr
25

Tales of the Maya Skies

Friday, Apr 25, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tales of the Maya Skies takes you on an exciting journey back in time to the beautiful jungle city of Chichén Itzá and the world of the ancient Maya. Here we discover how this ancient civilization learned to interpret the world around them to develop a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, mathematics and science - knowledge that has influenced much of our present day learning. 

Apr
28
Poster thumbnail for the show Parker Solar Probe Showcase

Parker Solar Probe Showcase

Monday, Apr 28, 2025
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Planetarium film "Science Through Shadows, Humanity Touches the Sun" followed by a talk by John Wirzburger (Johns Hopkins APL) and a showcase of Parker Solar Probe models built by the Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) Team.

Apr
28
Poster thumbnail for the show Parker Solar Probe Showcase

Parker Solar Probe Showcase

Monday, Apr 28, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Planetarium film "Science Through Shadows, Humanity Touches the Sun" followed by a talk by John Wirzburger (Johns Hopkins APL) and a showcase of Parker Solar Probe models built by the Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) Team.

WVU Physics and Astronomy Events

Upcoming events held by the WVU Department of Physics and Astronomy, the WVU Physics and Astronomy Graduate Student Organization (PAGSO), and the Center for Gravitational Waves and Cosmology.

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