No need to wish upon a star here in Cumberland County, Fayetteville State University's Planetarium already has the best resolution in the WORLD!
Gaze At The Stars
Stargazing that is out of this world right in our own backyard! Equipped with ten 4K projectors housed in a 30-foot dome, they put out more pixels per square inch than any other planetarium in the GALAXY!
Dreamy night skies are what you will find at every show and it's all narrated by a real-life astronomer!
What a lovely way to spend a summer evening with family, some friends or that special someone. Now go get out of the house and explore to infinity and BEYOND!
- August 10, 2024 at 7 p.m. | It IS Rocket Science!
- August 24, 2024 at 7 p.m. | Dark Side of the Universe
- September 7, 2024 at 7 p.m. | Moons of the Solar System
- September 21, 2024 at 7 p.m. | Big Astronomy Show and Discussion
Astronomy Fun Facts:
Solar System
Our solar system is huge, with eight planets, 176 moons, 5 dwarf planets, 659,212 asteroids, and 3,296 comets.
Meteorites
Over 40 tons of meteorites, which are pieces of asteroids or comets, fall to Earth every day.
Black Holes
Supermassive black holes can light up the center of galaxies, which is known as an active galactic nucleus.
Jupiter
Jupiter has 50 named moons, more than any other planet in our solar system.
