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Take a trip to the stars in OMSI's Harry C. Kendall Planetarium, the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in the Pacific Northwest. The 52-foot domed theater features educational astronomy shows with state-of-the-art visuals and special effects. The Harry C. Kendall Planetarium offers a variety of educational and entertaining multimedia presentations on astronomy, space science and laser programs. The planetarium is not only a place to learn about the sky, but also a place to experience a unique environment which blends art, science, fantasy and fun. Learn more about the Harry C. Kendall Planetarium...

Starry Skies LIVE!

Discover more about the sparkling skies overhead in these live astronomy presentations. Expert presenters share insights about the night sky and give you an opportunity to ask questions and dialog with others.

$5.50 nonmembers (applicable toward an OMSI membership!)
FREE to OMSI Members

The Constellations of Fall
September 20, Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Spooky Night Sky
October 31, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Skies Over Hogwarts
November 8, Noon - 1:00 p.m.

The Constellations of Winter
December 20, Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Celestial Highlights for 2009
January 3, Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Romancing the Stars
February 14, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Astronomy calendar

Stellar Skies

In celebration of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, OMSI launched its first-ever astronomy photo contest. Amateur photographers were invited to submit their best, never-before-published astronomy photographs.

Learn more here.

Harry C. Kendall Planetarium Information Line: 503.797.4610

NOW SHOWING

U2 fulldome
Today's Showtimes: 3:00 pm
The Kendall Planetarium will be rocking to the music of U2 fulldome! U2 is an immersive digital experience, offering rich computer renderings choreographed to the band�s music. Real time elements will be performed during each show. Audiences will never experience the same show twice!

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Extreme Planets
Today's Showtimes: 3:30 pm
Join the quest for extra-solar planets in an immersive full-dome tour of extreme Earth-like environments from water-worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons and planets with multiple suns!

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Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Today's Showtimes: No showings today. To browse showtimes for other dates, please see our showtime calendar.
Climb aboard a magical cardboard rocket with two young adventurers and experience a breathtaking, up-close look at each of our solar system's planets.
(Shown on $2 Sundays at 10:00 am)
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Cosmic Collisions
Today's Showtimes: 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm
At first glance, the night sky appears calm and peaceful. But travel beyond your line of vision deep into space and the reality is altogether different. Brilliant planetary impacts and wondrous celestial fireworks are commonplace.
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Pacific Northwest Skies
Today's Showtimes: 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Pacific Northwest Skies takes visitors on a journey to the stars, constellations and celestial highlights of our night sky.
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To browse showtimes for other dates, please see our showtime calendar.

For information on ticket sales and current ticket prices, please see our tickets page.

Also check out our Kendall Planetarium Laser Shows.

STAR PARTIES

OMSI, Rose City Astronomers and Oregon Parks and Recreation invite you to join us in viewing the wonders of the night sky at any of our free Star Parties! For details, please see our Star Parties webpage.

SCHOOL GROUPS

Please see the Planetarium page of OMSI's online Field Trip Planner for a full list of shows available by request.

Keep Exploring! Visit OMSI's Guide to Online Science Resources for great astronomy and other links.


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