Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University

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06/06/2026

Due to forecasted weather conditions, Ball State University has canceled We Fly Fest scheduled for today, June 6.

The safety of our guests, community members, volunteers, performers, and staff remains our top priority.

We Fly Fest is a large-scale outdoor event featuring activities, performances, food trucks, giveaways, and campus tours across multiple locations. Because of the event’s format and logistical requirements, it cannot be relocated indoors and will not be rescheduled.

We appreciate the community’s enthusiasm and support and look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbors to campus in the future.

✨This weekend’s free planetarium shows include programs about massive quasars and black holes, a look at the human eye t...
05/18/2026

✨This weekend’s free planetarium shows include programs about massive quasars and black holes, a look at the human eye through astronomy, and a trip to the Moon with Big Bird & Elmo.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Quasars & Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome
Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.
In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

SEEING: A Look Inside the Eye
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Learn more at www.bsu.edu/planetarium

May is a busy month at the planetarium as schools wrap up the year with field trips! We’re welcoming 35 school groups th...
05/01/2026

May is a busy month at the planetarium as schools wrap up the year with field trips! We’re welcoming 35 school groups this month—with more requests still coming in.

Public shows return starting May 22 and continue on select weekends throughout the summer. 🌟

Learn more at bsu.edu/planetarium

Shoutout to our amazing student staff as we end the Spring 2026 semester! Their support during public shows and group pr...
04/24/2026

Shoutout to our amazing student staff as we end the Spring 2026 semester!

Their support during public shows and group programs helps bring science communication to life for our community.

We couldn’t do it without them—join us in thanking them for being such an essential part of our mission! Certificates are in the comments!

This weekend's free planetarium shows include Big Bird & Elmo, We Are Stars, & Sunset Meditation:One World, One Sky: Big...
04/20/2026

This weekend's free planetarium shows include Big Bird & Elmo, We Are Stars, & Sunset Meditation:

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Friday, 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

We Are Stars
Friday, 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time.
Perfect for adults and ages 10 and up; all astronomy enthusiasts welcome.

Sunset Meditation
Saturday, 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Perfect for ages 12 and up.

Learn more at www.bsu.edu/planetarium.

Venus is shining bright beneath the waxing crescent Moon tonight.
04/20/2026

Venus is shining bright beneath the waxing crescent Moon tonight.

This Friday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. join us at the Brown Planetarium for a live presentation in partnership w...
04/13/2026

This Friday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. join us at the Brown Planetarium for a live presentation in partnership with the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site.

Discover how people have used the stars as a guide throughout history. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom, and explore the connection between astronomy and these powerful human stories.

Come early for astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities.

This program is FREE, and seating is first-come, first-served.

Image credit: Miguel Claro

04/06/2026

Anyone else have a case of the Moondays? 🌕

Today our Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon! Tune in, starting at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC) as they view parts of the Moon never seen by human eyes.

Watch it live with us: https://www.nasa.gov/ways-to-watch/

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