Did you know that the Dorrance Planetarium is only one of five in the WORLD where you experience state-of-the-art NanoSeam dome technology? With this cutting-edge technology, guests are fully immersed in the imagery of the galaxy; transported on animated journeys through cells, Earth, space and time, as well as the astronomical marvels of our beautiful Arizona night skies.
Now Showing in the Dorrance Planetarium
STARRY STORYTIME
Our youngest visitors will enjoy this opportunity to find things in the sky while hearing stories about the stars and visiting planets along the way.
Showtimes: 11:00 a.m.
ARIZONA SKIES
Come hear stories about the different constellations up this time of year, and discover the current night sky. This show concludes with a spin through the cosmos.
Showtime: 11:45 a.m.
GRAND TOUR OF THE PLANETS
Voyage through our spectacular Solar System and visit each planet, comparing and contrasting their features.Sponsored by
Showtime: 12:30 p.m.
IF THE EARTH WERE THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL
If the earth were the size of a baseball explores idea of scale and re-sizes the Universe be bringing it down to a size we can all relate to. We also explore the history of the Universe by shrinking 12 billion years down to one calendar year.
Showtimes 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
COSMIC COASTERS
Take a thrill ride through the universe! Explore the laws of physics as you adventure through the ups and downs of rollercoasters and similar effects in distant galaxies.
Showtime 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Arizona Republic
check out some of the things you can see now at the dorrance planetarium!
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