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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Sesame Street: One World, One SkyA spectacle of light and color as Elmo, Big Bird and their newest friend – Hu Hu Zhu – watch the stars and constellations over Sesame Street. During the show, children can trace out constellations and count the time it takes the Sun to set. The journey includes a trip to the Moon.
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From Earth to the UniverseTake a stunning voyage through time and space as we tour the worlds of our solar system, move outward to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further, beyond the Milky Way, to the unimaginable immensity of countless galaxies.
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3-2-1 Liftoff!Elon is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. One day, he hears a loud crash and finds a damaged robot in a crater. After fixing the robot, Elon learns that it came from a spaceship. Will Elon be able to return the robot back to its ship before it leaves?
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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.
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Cody Coyote's AdventureExplore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors.
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Mysteries of the Great LakesTake a dramatic journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Dubbed ‘inland seas’ by early European explorers, the Great Lakes hold a fifth of all the planet’s fresh water and support a vast yet sensitive ecosystem.
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Cosmic DreamscapesShift your perspective and relax a while in the dark cozy comfort of the planetarium’s Dome360 Theater and be treated to beautiful music with breathtaking views of space, mind-provoking immersive art, and panoramic environments. You'll return to your world renewed and refreshed!
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Dinosaurs: A Story of SurvivalCeleste, a young girl fascinated by dinosaurs, travels with her wise and magical friend Moon on an amazing adventure and learns that not all dinosaurs went extinct. Appropriate for all ages.
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Aurora: Lights of WonderThe aurora is one of the greatest wonders a human can experience in nature. The show tells the story of how auroras are formed, the secret behind the colors, the best places to see them, their different shapes, auroras on other planets, and more.
Events
Get the best view of the fireworks from our rooftop observation deck, along with parking and special dome shows, all while supporting the educational mission of the Planetarium. Includes snacks and souvenirs from the planetarium and local businesses. Tickets are $65.
July 20th marks the anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing that took place in 1969. Join us for a special showing of “Capcom GO! – The Apollo Story” followed by a short program by Planetarium Manager Mike Murray with rare footage, astronaut accounts, and fulldome imagery. Regular planetarium show admission rates apply.
The Bay County Historical Museum and Delta College Planetarium will host Great Affection, an entertaining documentary that highlights Madonna's connection to Bay City.
The curator of the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame exhibit, Gary Johnson, will make a special introduction. Director and Co-Producer, Malcom Cottle, will be available for a Q&A session following the showing. Tickets are $10/person.
At the dark sky preserve near Port Austin with the support of local astronomy clubs and park staff. Weather permitting, visitors will get to observe through telescopes and binoculars from a truly dark sky site! Includes watching for the famous annual Perseid Meteor Shower. Backup night is Monday, August 12 in case of inclement weather. This is a free event.
"A great venue in the middle of the city. The 360 screen puts you right in the show!"
