ASU Planetarium Gives Answers on Stars That Shine on Your Arizona Home

What is one the best things about Arizona? The answer is quite obvious, the gorgeous views- day and night. There are few things more stunning than the wide open sky at night, with thousands of stars twinkling down at all who venture outdoors. But, if you want to really have a better understanding of those stars, then you need to seek the insight of a professional. The School of Earth and Space Exploration Planetarium also known as ASU Planetarium is a great place to see the stars and learn more about the stars that shine down on all of the beautiful Arizona real estate.

Arizona State University is known for many things, but few people take time to mention the education and beauty that can be found at its planetarium. This intimate setting can hold just fifty people at a time, but it is well worth the real estate it occupies. Visitors can make a strong connection with the stars and the universe as a whole. They can learn about all that we, as a modern civilization, know about what lies beyond our own atmosphere, and also a bit about what is still being learned today. Shows will often feature an underlying theme. Currently, the planetarium guides are featuring the works and times of Galileo. Learn more about the man, his telescope, and his contribution to our understanding of Earth and space today.

If you find yourself really feeling the line of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star that says, “How I wonder what you are,” then you will love everything this Arizona treasure has to offer. Daytime shows are available on request, or you can attend the nightly 6:30 PM experience (during the standard school year). To take part in a daytime showing, you will need to bring your own group and contact the SESE to schedule a time. The daytime shows typically last about fifty minutes and many opt to also include tours of the SESE facility thereafter. The 6:30 PM showing lasts about forty-five minutes and includes the opportunity to peer through the ASU telescope, as long as the weather is cooperating.

You will not pay for your visit, as the ASU Planetarium, but you will have to pay for visitor parking on the campus. The charge is currently two dollars per hour, with a maximum fee of eight dollars. This is a very small price to pay for a day or evening of wonder and amazement, as well as a better understanding of the solar system that surrounds us.