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.
Laser Shows
Our music entertainment shows return in April but with a twist - LASERS! The intense colors of laser art and graphics are set to the music of Taylor Swift, Pink Floyd, and family movie themes play from April 16 through May 3. Tickets for all three shows are on sale now!
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Laser Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, she is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits (Taylor’s versions) and brings them to life in dazzling laser light played on the area’s best sound system. If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing!
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Laser Dark Side of the MoonFeaturing the complete soundtrack to one of rock’s most powerful albums, Laser Dark Side of the Moon reaches into Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece to create a mind-bending light and sound landscape. The show incorporates the 5.1 surround sound remix for a maximal immersive experience.
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Laser Movie MagicTravel “Into the Unknown” and “Under Sea” with music of your favorite animated family films set to vibrant laser lights and special effects! The track list includes songs from Frozen, The Lion King, Lilo and Stich, The Little Mermaid, Coco, and Moana.
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The Search for Life in SpaceThe Search for Life will make you re-examine such fundamental questions as: “Where did we come from?”, “How did we get here?” and “Are we alone?”
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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.
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Spark: The Universe in UsFrom the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core, we owe everything to the stars. Find out what you’re made of in the California Academy of Sciences’ newest production, narrated by Diego Luna.
Events
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.
Join planetarium staff, amateur astronomers and park rangers at the Dark Sky Preserve near Port Austin. Weather permitting, visitors will get to observe through telescopes and binoculars from a truly dark sky site! Backup night is Sunday, Aug 3 in case of inclement weather. This is a free event, however park entrance fees may apply.
"A great venue in the middle of the city. The 360 screen puts you right in the show!"
