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Solar Storms and Space News!

Looking for aurora? Wondering what's up with Mars? Check out the current news from space and keep up with the heavens here!

September Back-to-School Laser Daze!

Got the back-to-school blues? The Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium has just the cure! Every Friday night in September, enjoy laser concerts from such bands as Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Metallica and Led Zeppelin — with no repeats! Cost: $7.00 for adults (13-64 years old) and $5.00 for children , Senior Citizens, and UofL staff, faculty and students with a valid ID. View event details!

Cosmic Explorer Workshops

We have a full and exciting year of workshops that cover everything from what it is like to be an astronaut to how to tell the difference between a canine patella and a piece of T-Rex. Your 4-6 year old is guaranteed to have lots of hands-on edutainment! Learn more about the Cosmic Explorer Workshops.

Educator Guides Now Available

The Educator Guide for the planetarium [PDF] is now available free for educators.

Tell us what you think!

If you have attended a program at the Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium, then we want to hear from you! Your feedback will help us improve our offerings and develop new programs to meet the demands of our growing audiences. Thank you for supporting our growth!
The Planetarium Team

SPECIAL NOTES:

The Planetarium is closed on Sundays, however there are exceptions for special programs.
We accept MasterCard and Visa for purchases that are $5 or more.