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Summer has officially arrived and the skies are beautiful!  Cygnus the Swan, sometimes referred to as the Northern Cross, is an easily seen summer constellation. Cygnus’ brightest star, Deneb, is one of the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle...  Read More…

Dorrance Planetarium Events

New events coming soon!

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The New Dorrance Planetarium

With the re-opening of the new Dorrance Planetarium, we are proud to be the first science center in the WORLD to showcase a state-of-the-art NanoSeam dome! With this cutting-edge technology, visitors will be 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. & 1:30 p.m.
Please note, this show is SOLD OUT Sept. 24.

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.

Showtimes: 11:45 a.m.
Please note, this show is SOLD OUT Sept. 24.

Sponsored by:

Grand Tour of the Planets
Voyage through our spectacular Solar System and visit each planet, comparing and contrasting their features. Sponsored by

Showtimes: 12:30 p.m.
Please note, this show is SOLD OUT Sept. 24.

Stars of the Pharaohs
Travel to ancient Egypt and discover the many Egyptian contributions to the modern science of astronomy and hear stories of past Pharaohs and how their relationship to the sky influenced their reign. Supported by the Dorrance Family Foundation. View trailer...

Cosmic Coasters
Take a thrill ride through the universe in Cosmic Coasters. Explore the laws of physics as you adventure through the ups and downs of roller coasters and similar effects in distant galaxies.

Sponsored by The Arizona Republic.

Showtimes: 3:30 p.m.
Please note, this show is SOLD OUT Sept. 22-24.

Black Holes
Learn more about the mysterious and powerful black holes and the strange physical effects they can create.

Showtimes: 4:30 p.m.
Please note, this show is SOLD OUT Sept. 22-24.

check out some of the things you can see now at the dorrance planetarium!