THE SUMMER 2023 PLANETARIUM PROGRAM IS NOW OVER. WE WILL REOPEN FOR THE PUBLIC ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10​. WE WILL ALSO BE ​​AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE SHOWS FROM SEPTEMBER 5 UNTIL DECEMBER 14. ​​


Most public shows include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central WI (bright stars, constellations, planets, etc.)


FALL 2023 - SCHEDUL​E OF PUBLIC SHOWS

Our regular public shows will be scheduled on Sunday afternoons at 2PM. Planetarium doors will open at about 1:30 PM. We can accommodate up to 55 people per show, on a first-come, first-served basis. On select Sundays (shows marked with * below) we will offer special programs for children and families, starting at 3:00 PM.
The programs marked with * are designed for the youngest age students and families. We start at 3:00PM with a 30-minute book reading session, and continue with the planetarium showing at 3:30 PM. 

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Note: Some of the public planetarium shows will be rented for a fee that ranges between $60-$100 per show per three-day rental. Donations of $1-$2 per attendee will be greatly appreciated to allow us to continue these public programs for our community of all ages.




The Allen F. Blocher Planetarium is  located in the Science Building on the UW-Stevens Point campus.
The Science building (2001 Fourth Ave) is at the southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Reserve Street. 
The planetarium consists of a 7.3m diameter dome that houses a DIGISTAR LITE projector (installed in 2020). 

 

Groups of eight or more may schedule a special showing of any planetarium program by calling 715-346-2120 or by filling our online reservation request form. There is a cost of $35 per group for these special presentations.


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Location and Parking

 The Allen F. Blocher planetarium is located on the second floor of the Science Building, by the Foucault pendulum. Direct access is obtained through the east side entrance.

Parking is free on campus for our guests only on Saturdays and Sundays. 

From Monday-Friday, the UWSP parking lots are enforced 

2 am – 7 pm. Please visit this website for more details about parking options, rules, and regulations.