Planetarium &
Observatory

Our shows last approximately 45-60 minutes. 

In-Person shows in our dome: All shows are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. 15-20 minute introduction simulating what's up in the sky tonight and/or discussion of a topic relevant to the film, then we play one of our 20-40 minute full dome feature films and answer your burning questions! After the show, our telescope assistants invite you to the rooftop telescope for live viewing of the night sky, weather permitting. Check out our Plan Your Visit page for information about parking and accessibility. All visitors must follow WVU Safety Guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns please email planetarium@mail.wvu.edu.

Virtual presentations on Zoom: All you need is an internet connection and the Zoom platform! Register to get your personalized zoom link and then tune in on the date/time of the event. If you have any questions or concerns about accessing Zoom, please email planetarium@mail.wvu.edu.

All shows are free and open to the public, but registration is required via the links below. If you need to cancel your reservation, please let do so on the Eventbrite page so we may open remaining seats to others. Doors open approximately 15 minutes before the show. Please note that we aim to start each presentation promptly on time. Once the show starts and the doors are closed, we do not permit additional guests to enter for both safety concerns and to not interrupt the show in progress. Thank you for your understanding.