MARK SMITH PLANETARIUM 

Explore the universe daily in our 40 foot diameter dome planetarium.

Enjoy one of 118 comfortable tilted seats, surround-sound stereo, and an electronically-automated image projection system.

Various special effects can depict meteor showers, auroras, nebulae, alien atmospheres, and more! Virtually any still or moving image can be projected onto the dome, from movies, to live NASA-TV, online streaming video, or digital slideshow presentations.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS

• Public shows Tuesday through Sunday (see individual shows for times)
• All shows are free with Museum admission (unless otherwise noted)
  
• Sky Over Macon is free (donations accepted)

COWBOY ASTRONOMER

July 3-September 28

• Until July 31: Tuesday-Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• After July 31: Tuesday-Sunday at 4 p.m.
• Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

See the sky from a cowboy’s perspective and hear folk tales and Indian legends about the stars in this popular show narrated by Baxter Black.

In My Backyard

June 6-August 29

• Saturdays at 12 p.m.

This program for young astronomers describes reasons for seasons, tells stories about some of the most popular constellations and shares a poem to remember planets' names. The show is narrated by children's show host Fred Penner. 

Sky Over Macon

• Fridays at 8 p.m. 

This live star talk explores the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia.

Updated each week, this program provides the latest information about current and upcoming celestial events for those who want to learn how to find constellations or planets in the sky, or increase their knowledge of astronomy.

Note: Because the main Museum building is usually closed, seating for Sky Over Macon will be made through the Planetarium outside door, starting approx. 10-15 minutes before showtime. Program lasts approx. 45 minutes.

Weekly Telescope Viewing

• Fridays following Sky Over Macon

After the show, see the real night sky through our telescopes! The largest telescope can offer well over 100 times magnification. As winter progresses, we will offer spectacular views of the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades Star Cluster, and much more!