Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory

Chasing the Ghost Particle

Friday evenings at 7:30 PM in September

Deep in the ice at the heart of Antarctica, IceCube, the biggest and strangest detector in the world waits for mysterious messengers from the cosmos. Scientists are using tiny and elusive particles called neutrinos to explore the most extreme places in the universe. These ghostly neutrinos give us an exclusive way to study powerful cosmic engines like exploding stars and black holes.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
(Child focused)

Saturday afternoons at 1:00 PM in September

This is the perfect age-appropriate introduction to the night sky for children ages three and half to six. One World, One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure is a full-dome show that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. One World, One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure aims to nurture a child's natural sense of wonder about the night sky while connecting kids across nations through a common bond in learning about the sky.

Upcoming Events

We have additional public programs throughout the year and you can find a schedule for them here.

Parking Registration

Parking for public shows is free in lot 1N, but you must register your car.  You can do so here before you arrive or remember your license plate to register in the lobby before the program.  Note:  Your license plate must visible from the aisle.  Please see our Parking and Directions page for more details.