June 2018
Summer Sky
Summer Sky (Discount Show) Join us as we take a closer look at the planets, bright stars, and some deep sky objects that will be up at night during the summer…
Find out more »Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass Galileo's telescopic observations began a revolution, transforming our views of the cosmos and our place within. It is a revolution which, four hundred years later,…
Find out more »July 2018
To Worlds Beyond
To Worlds Beyond From the fiery surface of the sun to the icy realm of comets, travel to worlds with enormous volcanoes, vast canyons, dazzling rings and storms that would…
Find out more »We Are Stars 3D
We Are Stars (3D Show) Where did it all come from? From the Big Bang to the theory of evolution, come learn science's current understanding of how everything in the universe,…
Find out more »Gustav Holst – “The Planets”
Gustav Holst "The Planets" Come join us for a musical evening where you can listen to Gustav Holst's classic suite, The Planets. Take a closer look at the planets in our solar…
Find out more »September 2018
September Sky
September Sky (Discount Show) Join us as we take a closer look at the planets, bright stars, and some deep sky objects that will be up at night during the month…
Find out more »Stars of the Pharaohs
Stars of the Pharaohs Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection…
Find out more »To Worlds Beyond
To Worlds Beyond From the fiery surface of the sun to the icy realm of comets, travel to worlds with enormous volcanoes, vast canyons, dazzling rings and storms that would…
Find out more »October 2018
October Sky
October Sky (Discount Show) Join us as we take a closer look at the planets, bright stars, and some deep sky objects that will be up at night during the month…
Find out more »Cosmic Safari
Cosmic Safari The search for life in the universe begins as we travel to yet undiscovered planets in the far reaches of space. In differing environmental conditions, you'll discover what…
Find out more »Robot Explorers 3D
Robot Explorers 3D Come explore the solar system in 3D! Near the end of the twentieth century, we began launching unmanned probes into the far reaches of the solar system.…
Find out more »Violent Universe
Violent Universe (Halloween Show) Comets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity. Infernos of nuclear energy releasing their deadly radiation across the universe. Witness the…
Find out more »November 2018
November Sky
November Sky (Discount Show) Join us as we take a closer look at the planets, bright stars, and some deep sky objects that will be up at night during the month…
Find out more »Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass Galileo's telescopic observations began a revolution, transforming our views of the cosmos and our place within. It is a revolution which, four hundred years later,…
Find out more »We Are Stars 3D
We Are Stars (3D Show) Where did it all come from? From the Big Bang to the theory of evolution, come learn science's current understanding of how everything in the universe,…
Find out more »December 2018
Star of Bethlehem
Star of Bethlehem (Christmas Show) Join us as we take a look at the night sky from Jerusalem around the birth of Jesus more than 2,000 years ago. We will…
Find out more »January 2020
Planetarium Re-Opening Event – Violent Universe
Join us for the 2020 re-opening of Wiley Planetarium. This event will include a double feature: the 'Violent Universe' planetarium show followed by 'Astronomy Update', a live discussion of the…
Find out more »February 2020
Ice Worlds and the Winter Sky
This event will include a double feature: the 'Ice Worlds' planetarium show followed by a live tour of the winter sky as seen from Cleveland. Ice Worlds: The delicate balance between…
Find out more »A Night Under the Stars: Valentine’s Day Event
A Night Under the Stars - Reservations Required Join us for a very special night under the stars with your loved one to celebrate Valentine's Day. Following the show will…
Find out more »A Night Under the Stars: Valentine’s Day Event
A Night Under the Stars - Reservations Required Join us for a very special night under the stars with your loved one to celebrate Valentine's Day. Following the show will…
Find out more »‘Universe’ and the Winter Sky
Universe and the Winter Sky This event will include a double feature: the 'Universe' planetarium show followed by a live tour of the winter sky as seen from Cleveland. Universe: We…
Find out more »Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness This event will include a double feature: the 'Edge of Darkness' planetarium show followed by 'Astronomy Update', a live discussion about the new astronomy discoveries made in…
Find out more »March 2020
Wonders of the Universe
Wonders of the Universe and the Contributions of Women in Astronomy This event will include a double feature: the 'Wonders of the Universe' planetarium show followed by a live discussion…
Find out more »To Worlds Beyond – Cancelled
To Worlds Beyond - Cancelled Delta State University is taking numerous strategic steps in wake of the coronavirus. This includes cancelling many campus events. As such, shows at the…
Find out more »Stars of the Pharaohs – Cancelled
Stars of the Pharaohs - Cancelled Delta State University is taking numerous strategic steps in wake of the coronavirus. This includes cancelling many campus events. As such, shows at the…
Find out more »April 2020
Edge of Darkness – Cancelled
Edge of Darkness and the Super Moon Delta State University is taking numerous strategic steps in wake of the coronavirus. This includes cancelling many campus events. As such, shows at…
Find out more »Earth Day Event: National Parks Adventure – Cancelled
Earth Day Event - National Parks Adventure Delta State University is taking numerous strategic steps in wake of the coronavirus. This includes cancelling many campus events. As such, shows at…
Find out more »Ice Worlds – Cancelled
Ice Worlds and Astronomy Update Delta State University is taking numerous strategic steps in wake of the coronavirus. This includes cancelling many campus events. As such, shows at the Wiley…
Find out more »Violent Universe – Cancelled
Violent Universe Delta State University is taking numerous strategic steps in wake of the coronavirus. This includes cancelling many campus events. As such, shows at the Wiley Planetarium will be…
Find out more »October 2021
Cosmic Mysteries (Free!): Unveiling the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Join us for a FREE star show on Friday October 29 to celebrate the upcoming launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). During this 30 minute live show, we…
Find out more »Cosmic Mysteries (Free!): Unveiling the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Join us for a FREE star show on Friday October 29 to celebrate the upcoming launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). During this 30 minute live show, we…
Find out more »November 2021
Cosmic Mysteries (Free!): Unveiling the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Join us for a FREE star show on Saturday November 6 to celebrate the upcoming launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). During this 30 minute live show, we…
Find out more »Cosmic Mysteries (Free!): Unveiling the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Join us for a FREE star show on Saturday November 6 to celebrate the upcoming launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). During this 30 minute live show, we…
Find out more »Cosmic Mysteries (Free!): Unveiling the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Join us for a FREE star show on Saturday November 6 to celebrate the upcoming launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). During this 30 minute live show, we…
Find out more »April 2022
Earth Day Event: National Parks Adventure
The Wiley Planetarium welcomes everyone back for a series of spring public shows. The first public show, National Parks Adventure, is in honor of Earth Day. We will begin by…
Find out more »Ice Worlds & Spring Skies
This event will include a double feature: the Ice Worlds planetarium show followed by a live tour of the spring sky as seen above Cleveland, Mississippi. Ice Worlds: The delicate balance between…
Find out more »May 2022
Violent Universe & How to View a Lunar Eclipse
This event will include a double feature: a live discussion of how to view the upcoming total lunar eclipse on May 15, followed by the planetarium film Violent Universe. Violent…
Find out more »Stars of the Pharaohs
This event will include a double feature: first we'll use the magic of the planetarium to find out how your zodiac sign is defined, then we'll view the planetarium film…
Find out more »June 2022
We Are Stars & Summer Skies
This event will include a double feature: first we'll learn about constellations and planets visible in the summer skies, then we'll watch the planetarium film We Are Stars. This will…
Find out more »September 2022
Cancelled – Edge of Darkness
Unfortunately we had a power outage in our building one hour prior to show time. We'll have to cancel this one! Check out our upcoming line-up of shows.
Find out more »Moon Festival – Free Event!
Join us for a multi-cultural celebration of the harvest moon. This FREE event will include a 30 minute planetarium show highlighting lunar science, followed by activities including origami and sampling…
Find out more »Unfold the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope – FREE Show!
Join us for a FREE star show on Saturday September 17 to unveil the first images taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (aka JWST or Webb). Webb was launched…
Find out more »Unfold the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope – FREE Show!
Join us for a FREE star show on Saturday September 17 to unveil the first images taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (aka JWST or Webb). Webb was launched…
Find out more »Edge of Darkness & Autumn Skies
This event will include a double feature: the 'Edge of Darkness' planetarium show followed by 'Autumn Skies', a live discussion about what is visible in the sky this time of…
Find out more »October 2022
National Parks Adventure – $3 Show!
We will begin by taking a look at the autumn night sky, then watch the 40 minute documentary film National Parks Adventure. National Parks Adventure: Narrated by Academy Award winner…
Find out more »Spooky Skies – Halloween Event
This event will include a double feature! First we'll have a live discussion about the Halloween sky and highlight some of the scary and spooky events in our universe. We'll…
Find out more »Spooky Skies – Halloween Event
This Halloween's skies will have you saying 'Oh My Gourd!'. Join us as we take a tour of our spooky Halloween skies - monstrous constellations, terrifying planets, and bewitching nebula.…
Find out more »November 2022
To the Moon & Worlds Beyond! – About the Artemis Mission and Lunar Science
This event will include a double feature! First we'll have a live discussion about the upcoming lunar eclipse on November 8 and NASA's Artemis mission to the Moon. We'll close…
Find out more »Stars of the Pharaohs & Your True Zodiac Sign
This event will include a double feature: first we'll use the magic of the planetarium to find out how your zodiac sign is defined, then we'll view the planetarium film…
Find out more »December 2022
Holiday Show – Winter Skies & Ice Worlds
Join us for our last planetarium show before the Holidays! We'll take a look at the upcoming winter skies, highlight some Christmas-themed nebulae, commemorate the one year anniversary of the…
Find out more »Holiday Show – Winter Skies & Ice Worlds
Join us for our last planetarium show before the Holidays! We'll take a look at the upcoming winter skies, highlight some Christmas-themed nebulae, commemorate the one year anniversary of the…
Find out more »September 2023
Moon Festival – FREE Event!
Join us for a multi-cultural celebration of the September full moon. This FREE event will include a 25 minute live planetarium show highlighting lunar science, instructions to make origami and…
Find out more »October 2023
Solar Superstorms & How to view a solar eclipse
Join us for a live star show where you will learn about the science of solar eclipses and how to safely view the upcoming partial solar eclipse on Saturday October…
Find out more »Children’s Show – Beyond the Sun: In search of a new Earth
Join us for a live star show where you will learn about the science of solar eclipses and how to safely view the upcoming partial solar eclipse on Saturday October…
Find out more »Solar Superstorms + Solar Observing
Join us for a live star show where you will learn about the science of solar eclipses and how to safely view the upcoming partial solar eclipse on Saturday October…
Find out more »Solar Superstorms & How to view a solar eclipse
Join us for a live star show where you will learn about the science of solar eclipses and how to safely view the upcoming partial solar eclipse on Saturday October…
Find out more »November 2023
Atlas of a Changing Earth & Autumn Skies
Join us for a tour of the autumn skies and the planetarium film 'Atlas of a Changing Earth'. You'll also learn how to watch autumn's best meteor shower, the Leonids,…
Find out more »One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure – Children’s Show
Take a tour of the night sky from Cleveland, then join Big Bird, Elmo, and a new friend as they learn about the Moon and constellations. One World, One Sky:…
Find out more »Tales of a Time Traveler & Your Zodiac Sign
Throughout history, humans have used the sky to keep track of time. Join us as we discuss the constellations of the zodiac - some of the oldest constellations in recorded…
Find out more »December 2023
Tales of a Time Traveler
Throughout history, humans have used the sky to keep track of time. Tonight, we'll learn about how you can use the day and night sky to keep track of time.…
Find out more »Winter & Holiday Astronomy: Featuring Black Hole First Picture
Join us as we talk a look at the upcoming winter skies, highlight some Christmas-themed nebulae, learn about the science behind the 'Christmas Star', and commemorate the two-year anniversary of…
Find out more »One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure – Children’s Show
Take a tour of the holiday skies from Cleveland, then join Big Bird, Elmo, and a new friend as they learn about the Moon and constellations. One World, One Sky:…
Find out more »Winter & Holiday Astronomy: Featuring Black Hole First Picture
Join us as we talk a look at the upcoming winter skies, highlight some Christmas-themed nebulae, learn about the science behind the 'Christmas Star', and commemorate the two-year anniversary of…
Find out more »Tales of a Time Traveler – Winter Finale
Join us for our last planetarium show before the Holidays! We'll take a look at the upcoming winter skies, highlight some Christmas-themed nebulae, and watch an encore presentation of the…
Find out more »February 2024
CapCom Go! – The Apollo Story
We'll fly you to the moon this February with our new planetarium show CapCom Go! If the skies are clear after the show, we'll also observe February's first quarter moon…
Find out more »CapCom Go! – The Apollo Story
We'll fly you to the moon this February with our new planetarium show CapCom Go! If the skies are clear after the show, we'll also observe February's first quarter moon…
Find out more »Leap Day Show – Atlas of a Changing Earth
Celebrate your leap year bonus day with us! We'll learn about the history of leap years, how they are determined, and screen the planetarium show 'Atlas of a Changing Earth'.…
Find out more »March 2024
CEU Teacher’s Workshop: Eclipse and Sun Science
In preparation for the April 8 solar eclipse, DSU continuing education, in partnership with the Wiley Planetarium, will host 'Eclipse and Sun Science Teacher's Workshop' for K-8 teachers. Date/Time: Friday…
Find out more »CEU Teacher’s Workshop: Eclipse and Sun Science
In preparation for the April 8 solar eclipse, DSU continuing education, in partnership with the Wiley Planetarium, will host 'Eclipse and Sun Science Teacher's Workshop' for K-8 teachers. Date/Time: Friday…
Find out more »Solar Superstorms – Cancelled due to weather
Unfortunately the Universe decided to send us an intense storm this evening. Delta State University has decided to close campus at 3PM tonight so that everyone can get home safely.…
Find out more »Children’s Show – Beyond the Sun: In search of a new Earth
Join us for a live star show where you will learn about the science of solar eclipses and how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday April 8.…
Find out more »Free Event: Solar Observing (Weather Permitting!)
Join us for solar observing (weather permitting) on the sidewalk next to the planetarium entrance. You'll have an opportunity to view the Sun through two different types of solar telescopes.…
Find out more »Solar Superstorms + How to view April’s solar eclipse
Join us for a live star show where you will learn about the science of solar eclipses and how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday April 8.…
Find out more »April 2024
Last Chance: Solar Superstorms + How to view April’s solar eclipse
Join us for a live star show where you will learn about the science of solar eclipses and how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday April 8.…
Find out more »FREE Pop-Up Show: Black Hole First Picture
Surprise FREE Pop Up planetarium show on Monday April 22, just in time for Earth Day! We will be watching the film 'Black Hole First Picture' and learn how the…
Find out more »May 2024
SECRET Pop-Up Show: Tales of a Time Traveler
Join us for a 'SECRET' planetarium show - and the last show of the semester. We'll take a look at the spring skies and watch the planetarium film 'Tales of…
Find out more »September 2024
Moon Festival – FREE Event!
Join us for a multi-cultural celebration of the September full moon. This FREE event will include a 25 minute live planetarium show highlighting lunar science and a sampling of Chinese,…
Find out more »October 2024
Supermoon Night: Watch CAPCOM Go! and Observe the Moon
Join us at Wiley Planetarium to celebrate October's Full Supermoon! We will begin with a tour of the October skies then watch the planetarium film CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story.…
Find out more »November 2024
Box Office Ticket Sales Hour
Don't miss out on your laser show! The planetarium lobby will be open on Monday November 11 and Thursday November 14 from 5:30-6:30PM ONLY for you to purchase laser show…
Find out more »Laser Show: Symphony of the Stars
Join us for our inaurgural public laser show - Symphony of the Stars! Laser shows are an immersive audio visual experience with laser graphics synchronized with music. “Symphony of the…
Find out more »Box Office Ticket Sales Hour
Don't miss out on your laser show! The planetarium lobby will be open on Monday November 11 and Thursday November 14 from 5:30-6:30PM ONLY for you to purchase laser show…
Find out more »Laser Show: Rock Monsters
Grow out a mullet, and bang your head to the 55 minute laser show "Rock Monsters". Laser shows are an immersive audio visual experience with laser graphics synchronized to music.…
Find out more »Laser Show: Rock Monsters
Grow out a mullet, and bang your head to the 55 minute laser show "Rock Monsters". Laser shows are an immersive audio visual experience with laser graphics synchronized to music.…
Find out more »Laser Show: Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's masterpiece "Dark Side of the Moon" in a 50 minute laser show at Wiley Planetarium. Laser shows are an immersive audio visual experience with laser graphics synchronized…
Find out more »Laser Show: Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon + Lunar Observing
Experience Pink Floyd's masterpiece "Dark Side of the Moon" in a 50 minute laser show at Wiley Planetarium. Laser shows are an immersive audio visual experience with laser graphics synchronized…
Find out more »Laser Show: Taylor Swift + Solar Observing
Calling all Swifties! Experience a 55 minute Taylor Swift music laser concert with us at Wiley Planetarium! Laser shows are an immersive audio visual experience with laser graphics synchronized with…
Find out more »Laser Show: Symphony of the Stars
Laser shows are an immersive audio visual experience with laser graphics synchronized with music. If you are a fan of musicals, classic movies, and classical music, "Symphony of the Stars"…
Find out more »Laser Show: Taylor Swift
Calling all Swifties! Experience a 55 minute Taylor Swift music laser concert with us at Wiley Planetarium! Laser shows are an immersive audio visual experience with laser graphics synchronized with…
Find out more »December 2024
Ice Worlds & Winter Skies
Join us as we take a look at the upcoming winter skies! Following the live show, we'll watch the planetarium film Ice Worlds. Ice Worlds: The delicate balance between ice, water…
Find out more »February 2025
Planetary Alignment 101: This week’s rare ‘planet parade’ + Guided Stargazing
A parade of planets will appear in our early evening sky on Friday February 28. Learn how to view the rare alignment of 7 of our solar system planets in…
Find out more »Planetary Alignment 101: This week’s rare ‘planet parade’ + Guided Stargazing
A parade of planets will appear in our early evening sky on Friday February 28. Learn how to view the rare alignment of 7 of our solar system planets in…
Find out more »March 2025
Scattering Shadows: Total Lunar Eclipse 2025
A total lunar eclipse will be visible for us in the very early morning hours of March 14. March 14 is also a special day for mathematicians and astronomers -…
Find out more »Scattering Shadows: Total Lunar Eclipse 2025
A total lunar eclipse will be visible for us in the very early morning hours of March 14. March 14 is also a special day for mathematicians and astronomers -…
Find out more »April 2025
Birth of Planet Earth
Join us at the Wiley Planetarium to celebrate Earth Day! We'll begin the evening with a live tour of our mid-spring sky, take a look at real-time data of our…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
Join us at the Wiley Planetarium to celebrate Earth Day! We'll begin the evening with a live tour of our mid-spring sky, take a look at real-time data of our…
Find out more »Dark Universe
Join us on a live tour of the spring skies then explore the elusive and exotic properties of dark matter and dark energy with the planetarium film Dark Universe. Dark…
Find out more »Worlds Beyond Earth
Join us as we take a tour of the spring skies and explore the comparisons between our solar system planets and nearest stellar neighbors. Following the live star show, we'll…
Find out more »Unseen Universe
Join us on a live tour of the spring skies and get an update on the latest discoveries from the Webb Space Telescope. Then learn how astronomers take images of…
Find out more »Unseen Universe
Join us on a live tour of the spring skies and get an update on the latest discoveries from the Webb Space Telescope. Then learn how astronomers take images of…
Find out more »Dark Universe
Join us on a live tour of the spring skies then explore the elusive and exotic properties of dark matter and dark energy with the planetarium film Dark Universe. Dark…
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