Planetarium Shows

Routine Maintenance

The planetarium will be closed for routine maintenance Feb. 13–Mar. 31.

The Heavens Declare

Explore the sun, planets, constellations, and galaxies in the vast space of the universe.
(36 minutes)

Upcoming Schedule

April 17—7:15 p.m.
May 12—2:00 p.m.
May 15—4:00 p.m.
May 16—11:30 a.m.
May 19—4:00 p.m.
May 20—11:30 a.m.

Celestial Stained Glass

See how stars “differ in glory” in their size and temperature. Often clusters of stars appear as one star. Celestial nebulae form exquisite color patterns that remind one of stained glass windows.
(30 minutes)

Upcoming Schedule

April 21—6:30 p.m.
May 16—8:30 a.m.
May 20—8:30 a.m.

Stair Steps to Space

Trace mankind’s discovery of the basic planetary motions and progress “step by step” to man’s further discoveries and exploration of the universe.
(32 minutes)

Upcoming Schedule

April 24—7:15 p.m.
May 12—3:00 p.m.
May 15—5:00 p.m.
May 19—5:00 p.m.

Exploring with the North Star

Experience the wonder of the North Star, and see how it was used as a guide for explorers. Let the North Star guide your exploration of the night sky.
(30 minutes)

Upcoming Schedule

April 28—6:30 p.m.
May 12—4:00 p.m.
May 15—2:00 p.m.
May 16—10:30 a.m.
May 19—2:00 p.m.
May 20—10:30 a.m.

CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story

An immersive historical documentary showcasing the achievements of the Apollo program and what it took to put the first human on the moon.
(30 minutes)

Upcoming Schedule

April 14—11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
May 13—11:30 a.m.
May 15—3:00 p.m.
May 16—9:30 a.m.
May 19—3:00 p.m.
May 20—9:30 a.m.

Cost & Location

$5.00 (ages 5 and above)
MacKenzie (take elevator to 6th floor)

Tickets are available for sale in advance at the PCC Information Desk in the Administration Building one week prior to each show. Remaining tickets are available thirty minutes prior to each show in the MacKenzie Lobby.

Must be seated 5 minutes before presentation starts.
No admittance after presentation begins.

Special Presentations

Church youth
Senior citizens
School science classes
Birthday groups

$150 per show for 1–30 people; each additional is $5 per ticket up to 100 seats.

Benefits

Private—No one but your group will be present for the show.
Convenient—You set up a time that works for your schedule.
Flexible—If your group is running a little late, don’t worry. We won’t start without you.

Call 850-494-6776 or email planetarium*pcci|edu for more information.

Equipment Featured

The 50-foot dome provides an interstellar arena where video/graphics projectors fill the dome surface with high-definition video. Sky-Scan, Inc. produced the high-definition format for PCC, the first Northwest Florida organization to offer high-definition video.
Audio for planetarium productions is produced by a 30,000-watt, 7.1 surround-sound system.
The Digital Sky 2 system gives viewers the night sky from various locations on earth and throughout the universe.