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Planetarium
All Planetarium shows start on time, so please allow for an early arrival to ensure that you are allowed into the presentation. Doors cannot be opened to allow for late arrivals, due to safety and darkness concerns.
| Hours |
Saturday - Sunday
1 PM & 2 PM shows |
| Cost |
General Public - $4
Seniors - $3
Members & children 3 and under - FREE |
Now Showing
“Up in the Sky”
Presented by Sue Peterson, Robbie Carter, or Tamela Maciel
Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm
This show is designed for children of all ages. We introduce you to the night sky and show you how to find the planets, major stars and constellations that are visible in tonight’s sky. We will tell stories and myths from various cultures about the constellations, and also introduce you to some truly amazing stars. This is a live show, so you'll be able to ask questions during the show. The show lasts 30 to 40 minutes. Recommended for all ages (8 and under accompanied by an adult).
Sue Peterson is the Planetarium Director at the Science Factory. Robbie Carter and Tamela Maciel are Physics students at UO and Science Factory volunteers.
 “Lifestyles of the Real Stars”
Presented by the planetarium staff
Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm
 Like all things, stars are born and eventually die. How a star lives its life, how long it lives, and even how it dies depends on how big it is and the company it keeps. Some stars are giants, some are tiny, but they all burn themselves up to produce light and heat. Giant stars live life in the fast lane often ending their lives in titanic explosions, while small stars live less tumultuous and much longer lives. But things can really get interesting when stars form close relationships with other stars…. (Suitable ages for 10 yrs and older.)
Special Events at the Planetarium:
 Stan Love: Hometown Hero and Astronaut
Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 pm
Hometown hero and astronaut Stan Love will give a presentation at the Science Factory. Hearabout his experience from growing up in Eugene to joining NASA in 1998 to his recent mission to the International Space Station. Bring your camera!
Mars Phoenix Lander Touchdown
Sunday, May 25 from 3:45-5:45 pm
See the Mars Phoenix Lander touchdown on Mars live on NASA TV
Upcoming Shows
Starting June 21
"Mars: Explorations and Discoveries"
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm
Join us as we explore the planet that has captured our imaginations for centuries, Mars, through the amazing images returned by our spacecraft explorers. 45-60 minutes (Suitable for ages for 10 yrs and older.)
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