The Delta College Planetarium inspires exploration through entertaining Dome360 shows and events. But did you know you could take classes there, as well?
The Planetarium is located in the heart of downtown Bay City, at the beginning of historic Center Avenue. It is within walking distance to Wenonah Park, numerous restaurants, coffee houses, shops and the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library.
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Birth of Planet EarthThis eye-opening 4K documentary tracks the perilous path our planet took in its early years through advanced, data-driven, cinema-quality CGI. It explores some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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Stars of the PharaohsTravel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world.
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The Enchanted ReefKaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants live in peace until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to Jake and his paranoid pal, Shorty, to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina. Spectacular underwater scenery, playful characters and the totally immersive environment of the Dome360 theater makes this show a must see!
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StarsNew 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 farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars.
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The Search for Life in SpaceJourney from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything… signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. Narrated by Malcom McDowell.
Events
This annual event features viewing the Moon from the planetarium’s rooftop observation deck with telescopes and binoculars. The event begins at 7pm with a live show in the Dome360 Theater about the Moon, guiding visitors through the lunar surface features and highlighting current space missions. Viewing on the observation deck begins at 8pm. The show plays no matter the weather, observing is weather dependent. This is a free event.
The planetarium serves as one of the host sites for the annual Hells Half Mile Film & Music Festival. The Dome360 Theater will be one of the venues for indie films, and the center will host workshops and talks. This year the planetarium will offer a fulldome filmmaking highlight reel featuring award winning short pieces from fulldome film festivals around the world.
Our staff will have telescopes on our rooftop observation deck to see the two largest planets in our solar system. A free planetarium show begins at 7pm in the Dome360 Theater to introduce visitors to Jupiter and Saturn before observing. The show occurs regardless of weather. This event, including the planetarium show, are free.
"A great venue in the middle of the city. The 360 screen puts you right in the show!"
