BENTLEY PLANETARIUM
Take a seat, lean back and prepare for an incredible ride in the Bentley Planetarium at Tellus Science Museum with our state-of-the-art planetarium projector. The digital projector will take you through our solar system to the edge of the galaxy and beyond.
Bentley Planetarium tickets are $5 per show with paid museum admission.
Planetarium shows and show times subject to availability.
Live Tour of Tonight's Sky
As the chilly days slowly recede and the first flowers appear, the spring constellations begin to parade across our planetarium sky. Leo, the king of beasts, and Virgo can be seen, along with the planets Venus and Jupiter. Also, spring is the best season to observe the Big and Little Dippers.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Our Violent Planet
Experience breath-taking visualizations of major earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis of recent history. Learn about the power within the Earth, and how we should appreciate it. Why do these events occur and what can we do to be ready for them? Find out in Our Violent Planet!
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Stars
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars.
Recommeded for ages 8 and up.
Beyond the Sun
Celeste is a little girl who wants to explore the Universe, find new Earths and learn how to find exoplanets. While fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet hunters, who observe the sky in search of planets like Earth. Many adventures are yet to come. But first, she needs some rest. Celeste drops off to sleep waiting for the next visit of Moon.
Recommended for ages 4 and up.