Visit Haile Planetarium

Located in the Natural Science Center 409 at Northern Kentucky University. Parking is directed to the Kenton Garage or Welcome Center Garage. There will be a fee for parking. Visit https://map.nku.edu/ for campus maps and driving directions.

Please select the program(s) which you would like to attend, the number of seats you will need, and then enter your contact information.

Free Fridays: For the Fall 2024 season, we will offer shows at 7:00 p.m. each Friday. These programs are free and family friendly. Reservations can be made below. There will be room for a few walk-ins.

Special Events & Laser Shows: Other programs and special events are generally geared toward mixed audiences, unless otherwise noted. For programs with ticket fees, you will be asked to enter credit card information on the final page of registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. These special events require reservations. Laser shows are only offered periodically. If no dates are listed below, none are currently scheduled.

RSVPs will open on a continuous schedule. If you don't see the date you wish to attend, come back two weeks prior to that date.

Please add connect@nku.edu and mail@eventsairmail.com to your safe email senders list, as those are the addresses that will be sending confirmations and reminders about these events.

There are NO PHYSICAL TICKETS to the Haile Planetarium. Your name and your selections will be on a RSVP list when you arrive. Please check in with staff upon arrival.  The Haile Planetarium is general admission and there are no reserved seats.  We do offer handicap accessible seating upon request. The planetarium is wheelchair friendly. 

If you would like to more details, visit https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/pget/planetarium/calendar.html.

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Friday, August 22 from 7-8 p.m.

Embark on an epic journey to the Red Planet in Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. This show explores humanity’s fascination with Mars, the challenges of interplanetary travel, and the groundbreaking technologies that might make a crewed mission to our planetary neighbor possible. Experience the dream of one day calling Mars home.
Recommended for general audiences
Friday, August 29 from 7-8 p.m.

Join our friend Betelgeuse, an alien from the Andromeda Galaxy as he searches for a planet in the Milky Way for vacation! This family friendly show explores different exoplanets and what makes a place suitable for life. This show is aimed towards younger audiences who already have learned what planets are. It starts on Earth, before taking off to explore all over the Milky Way. While flying around the galaxy, the audience learns about different types of planets, exoplanetary systems, and habitable zones before returning back to Earth.
Recommended for general audiences
Friday, September 5 from 7-8 p.m.

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor.
Recommended for general audiences
Friday, September 12 from 7-8 p.m.

Join Max the dog and his young companion, Tori, on the first Moon mission since the Apollo era! This adventure brings science to life with engaging topics like "Phases of the Moon," "Wings in Space?," and "Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon," making it an enriching experience for kids and adults alike.
Recommended for kids, PreK-3rd grades
Friday, September 19 from 7-8 p.m.

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time and space with From Earth to the Universe. From Earth to the Universe explores the history of astronomy, from ancient stargazers to modern telescopes, and takes viewers to the farthest reaches of the cosmos, showcasing the beauty and vastness of the universe.
Recommended for general audiences
Friday, September 26 from 7-8 p.m.

Embark on a fun-filled space adventure with Big Bird and his friends in One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure, a charming journey that takes children from Sesame Street to the Moon. Along the way, they’ll sing with Elmo, learn a couple Chinese words, and meet Elmo's friend from China. This engaging show is perfect for sparking curiosity and excitement about space in young audiences!
Recommended for kids, PreK-3rd grades

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Thank you for making reservations at the Haile Digital Planetarium. You will receive an email receipt of your reservations. If you have any questions or need to make changes to your reservations, please call Melanie Hartzel at 859.572.1432 or email hartzelm@nku.edu.


Thank you for your reservation to the Haile Planetarium at Northern Kentucky University. Please add mail@eventsairmail.com to your safe email senders list, as those are the addresses that will be sending confirmations and reminders about these events.

There are NO PHYSICAL TICKETS to the Haile Planetarium. Your name and your selections will be on a RSVP list when you arrive. Please check in with staff upon arrival.  The Haile Planetarium is general admission and there are no reserved seats.  We do offer handicap accessible seating upon request. The planetarium is wheelchair friendly. 

The Haile Planetarium is located in the Natural Science Center 409, off of Kenton Drive. Parking is directed to the Kenton Garage. Visit https://map.nku.edu/ for campus maps and driving directions. There will be a fee for parking. 
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