Planetarium Shows & Schedules
The planetarium is a celestial theater in the round, utilizing the complex Zeiss Mark V planetarium projector and a variety of special-effects projectors to guide the audience
through the wonders of the universe. The 70-foot diameter planetarium, one of the largest in the United States, is dedicated to teaching and public enrichment.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

LION'S TALE
February 2 – closes March 9, 2008
Saturdays: 1:30 p.m.
Sundays: 1:30 p.m.

"Long, long ago, Sun and Moon lived together on the Earth..." For centuries, people have told tales about people and animals in the sky. Locate Atlanta on a globe, follow latitude lines to Africa, and explore constellations in the winter night sky.

SKY DREAMS
March 22 – May 18, 2008
Saturdays & Sundays: 1:30 p.m.
Additional shows at 11:00 a.m. &
1:30 p.m. on April 7-11

Have you ever looked up at the sky during the day and imagined pictures in the clouds? Have you ever drawn pictures in the stars at night? Bring your magic pencils and erasers and lots of imagination, and create your own star picture storybook.

THE GREAT COSMIC GAME SHOW
May 31 – August 10, 2008
Saturdays & Sundays: 1:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Science Center closed July 4-6, 2008

You've heard of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, but our game show contestants are out of this world! Cheer our panel of experts as they try to answer questions about the summer sky, constellations, planets, meteors and much more.
ADMISSION FOR PUBLIC PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS*
Adults $4.00
Students $3.00
Seniors $3.00

FREE AND REDUCED PLANETARIUM ADMISSION*
ASTC Passport members (with card): Free
DeKalb School System employees (with id): Free
Friends of Fernbank members (with card): Free
Planetary Society members: Discount

SCHOOL GROUPS*
School planetarium programs on a variety of grade-specific levels are given during the school year. Classes from DeKalb County Schools use a direct scheduling procedure. Each school has a Fernbank contact person. Rates for school groups outside of Dekalb County are available by prior arrangement. Please read policies here.

Please contact the Scheduler at 678-874-7113.

PLEASE NOTE: Planetarium doors open 15 minutes prior to each scheduled performance. Admission (or readmission) after a program has begun is not possible. Regular programs last approximately 45 minutes and children's programs last approximately 30 minutes.

An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age. The public programs are targeted at adults, students and school-aged children. The children's programs are appropriate for people of all ages; children under five are warmly welcomed!

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for public performances. The management reserves the right to change programs without prior notice.

*Admission prices and policies are subject to change. Download admission policy statement (PDF format).

*Rates for groups are available by prior arrangement.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

THE SKY TONIGHT
(Year round, except December)
11:00 a.m. Saturday mornings

Presented live by Fernbank astronomers, this is a guided tour through the constellations, planets and events of the current evening sky.

BEYOND THE PYRAMIDS
January 17 – March 9, 2008
Thursday & Friday: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 3:00 p.m.

The mysterious Great Pyramids of Giza fascinated people for centuries. Their four sides are astronomically aligned: a gateway for a pharaoh's journey from Earth to heaven. This program explores the astronomy of the ancients--mapping the sky, measuring star angles and constructing one of the wonders of the world.

RING WORLD 2
March 13 – May 23, 2008
Closed March 23, 2008
Thursday & Friday: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 3:00 p.m.
Additional shows at 3:00 p.m. on April 7-11

Saturn is majestic and mysterious, and the Cassini space probe continues to send fascinating images of the ringed planet and its moons to Earth. This NASA-produced planetarium program highlights the mission's scientific objectives and brings you the latest information from the depths of space.

NIGHTLINE: COSMOS
May 29 – August 17, 2008
Thursday & Friday: 8:00 p.m.
Monday through Sunday: 3:00 p.m.
Science Center closed July 4-6, 2008

Join us for a magazine-style program designed to highlight some of the most recent astronomical discoveries. We'll be covering topics ranging from space exploration in our solar system to the worlds around other stars.
PLANETARIUM STAFF
Fernbank astronomers, backed up by an experienced technical staff, operate the observatory, write and produce new planetarium programs each year and are available to answer questions from the public and the media.

THE OBSERVATORY
Fernbank's 36-inch reflecting telescope is fitted with a full array of electronic enhancements. It is used for research, education, and is open to the public on many clear Thursday and Friday evenings. Please call 678-874-7102 or check our calendar of events.