The Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium at Fernbank Science Center is a celestial theater in the round, utilizing the Digistar 7 10K projection system. The planetarium has one of the highest resolutions of any planetarium in the world, creating a stunning immersive environment, while guiding the audience through the wonders of the universe!
Adults (ages 19-61) $10.00
Students (ages 3-18) $5.00
Seniors (62+) $5.00
Notice: Unredeemed Tickets
Unused tickets may be redeemed for a future planetarium show; however, specific show titles and schedules are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.
SHOW TIMES FOR AUGUST:
Monday - Wednesday
Closed
Thursday and Friday
3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
*Operational hours vary throughout the year. Please confirm hours and closure dates on the CALENDAR prior to your visit.
Notice: Unredeemed Tickets
Unused tickets may be redeemed for a future planetarium show; however, specific show titles and schedules are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.
Operational hours vary throughout the year. Please confirm hours and closure dates on our CALENDAR prior to your visit.
Tickets for regular planetarium programs can be purchased in-person or online. In-person tickets go on sale approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled program. To purchase online, select the link specific to the program that you would like to purchase in the program descriptions below. All major credit cards are accepted.
Free planetarium tickets are available for DCSD employees (with ID). Discounts for military personnel, ASTC Passport Members and college students are also available with proper ID.
Notice: Unredeemed Tickets
Unused tickets may be redeemed for a future planetarium show; however, specific show titles and schedules are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.
Some of our planetarium programs are designed specifically for a younger audience (Ages 4 -12). All other programs are for general audiences. Please read the program descriptions and watch the video previews to determine the program that meets your specific interest.
Erika Silva, Astronomer
erika_silva@dekalbschoolsga.org
Mark Lancaster, Astronomer
mark_lancaster@dekalbschoolsga.org
Rachael Lambert, Astronomy Instructional Specialist
rachael_lambert@dekalbschoolsga.org
The stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather for scientist Multo’s research. When the Zula gang inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga’s feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on. Villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into helping with his latest nefarious scheme to rule the Universe. The Zula Patrollers find out and go after him – in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary.
Showtimes: Sat, 10:15 AM
Topic: Weather, Solar System
Audience: Best for younger audience (ages 4-10).
Dive into the hidden wonders of our oceans with Expedition Reef — Hope for Reefs in a Changing World. This captivating show takes you beneath the ocean surface to the heart of coral reef ecosystems, revealing a world teeming with life and color. From the intricate symbiotic relationships that enable corals to thrive to the spectacular phenomenon of coral spawning, Expedition Reef brings the mysteries of the underwater world to vivid life.
Showtimes: Thurs - Fri, 4:00 PM , Sat, 2:00 PM
Topics: Coral Reefs, Oceans
Audience: Best for a general audience
This planetarium show explores the relationship between the Earth, moon and sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how the Earth, moon and sun work together as a system. Native American stories are used throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.
Showtimes: Sat, 11:00 AM
Topic: Astronomy, Space Exploration
Audience: Best for a general audience.
Like almost all children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. She is preparing a talk for her class about how they went extinct when Moon, a very wise and magical character, poses a tantalizing question: what if I told you that there are still dinosaurs among us? Celeste will join Moon in a journey through time. An exciting adventure that will show them the Earth as it was in the very, very distant past. They will see the fascinating transformations that these animals underwent over millions of years, creating giant creatures, armored beasts and super predators, until the day that a cataclysmic impact event caused a mass extinction on Earth. But all is not lost. Celeste will discover the key to their survival.
Showtimes: Thurs - Fri, 3:00 PM | Sat, 1:00 PM
Topics: Dinosaurs, Extinction, Meteorites
Audience: Best for a younger audience (4-12).
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.
This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendour of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colourful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.
Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe
Showtimes: Thurs - Fri, 7:00PM, Sat, - 3:00PM
Topic: Search for Life, Solar System, Galaxies, Universe
Audience: Best for a general audience.
Fulldome Film Society together with Kiev Planetarium and Atmasfera360 Center are proud to present the unique fulldome show dedicated to a breakthrough discovery and space mission to the core of the comet 67P.
Join the comet discoverer Klim Churyumov in the story about the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. Meet the challenges of a 10 year long mission with Rosetta spacecraft and the “Philae” lander. Become the first one to find oneself on the comet surface!
Showtimes: Thurs- Fri, 8:00PM
Topics: Asteroids, Solar System
Audience: Best for a general audience.
Presented live by a Fernbank Science Center astronomer, this is a guided tour through the constellations, planets and celestial events of the current evening sky.
Showtime: First Saturday of each month at 12:00 PM
Erika Silva, Astronomer
erika_silva@dekalbschoolsga.org
Mark Lancaster, Astronomer
mark_lancaster@dekalbschoolsga.org
Rachael Lambert, Astronomy Instructional Specialist
rachael_lambert@dekalbschoolsga.org
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