Challenger Learning Center of Orleans, Niagara & Erie Counties
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Planetarium Programs

Live planetarium shows for all ages
You can have a stellar experience that brings space to life! We combine the best of both planetarium presentations and hands-on activities on a variety of astronomy and science topics. Our Digitarium Delta 4 Digital Planetarium System allows us to fly to all the planets, their moons, and dwarf planets. Our planetarium makes celestial bodies appear and move realistically to simulate the complex motions of the heavens. 
  • Learn how to identify all the planets of our solar system in dramatic flights up close to each world!
  • Learn about Greek mythological (or other cultural sky stories) characters and see how these heroes of the past can be found in the stars!
  • Witness the night sky in different seasons and from different global perspectives!​
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Mobile Planetarium
Our planetarium can come to you! If you're hosting an event, we can make it that much more entertaining and interesting with our planetarium. Our dome's capacity is 20 adult, or 25 elementary school kids. If your event has more people, we run shows consecutively on a 30-40 minute schedule. 

Our mobile planetarium has inspired students in many local schools in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls area, and we are confident that you will be thrilled by the excitement and enchantment a live planetarium program offers. All presentations are tailored for each age group (K-12) and will provide appropriate academic content.

Considerations before booking the mobile planetarium:
  • Must be INDOORS due to weather unpredictability
  • Must have a CEILING HEIGHT of AT LEAST 11ft
  • Floor space of AT LEAST 15'x15'
  • Nearby access to electrical power
  • Maximum occupancy is ~20 adults or ~25 children at a time. 
  • Travel radius is 25 MILES from our Center in Lockport. Contact us to discuss travel outside of this radius before booking.
Your Sky Tonight 
Explore the night sky as seen from your backyard. This planetarium program highlights objects you could find in the skies of Lockport if you go outside after dark. Find the bright stars of the night sky, constellations, the current moon phase, plus planets like Jupiter or Venus. 


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Stargazing around the World
This planetarium show highlights star stories from around the world. Constellations are not universal! Many different places around the globe have drastically different stories written in the stars. Come see a multi-cultural based planetarium show, and learn something new about the stories behind the  stars. ​
The Grand Tour
Explore our cosmic back yard, the solar system, in an interactive planetarium show which focuses on the planets, their moons, and everything in-between. ​
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Youtube playlists for what's up in the sky throughout the year  

Full program list

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For Schools:

***We are a COSER for Orleans/Niagara, and Erie 1 BOCES***
​Reimbursement applicable through: A407 Arts-In-Education Program
O/N BOCES Form
Erie 1 Boces form
Planetarium Standards
Benefits of the planetarium
Suggested planetarium show schedule for renting out here: 
Show Schedule template

Planetarium pricing:

On site
  • One 30 minute planetarium show
  • Minimum 10 participants
  • ​$7.50/person

Private Planetarium Show

$7.50
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Off site/rent out 
  • Series of ~30 minute shows
  • 2 hour minimum​
  • ​$150/hr

Planetarium rental

$300.00 - $1,000.00
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Add a 1-2 hour program to your visit!

Extra Venue Activity (EVA)
Consider an extra venue activity to compliment the information learned from your planetarium presentation. Example activities include star wheels, creating one's own constellations, pocket solar system, and more. Signing up for an EVA gives up to an hour of use in our activity space, materials, and instruction.
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Investigate all our other exciting programs!

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Address

Phone

160 Washburn Street
Lockport, New York 14094
716-434-3196
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  • About Us
    • Calendar
    • What We Do
    • Challenger History
    • Our Crew
    • Employment >
      • Summer Internship
    • Board of Directors
    • F.A.Q.
    • Gallery
  • Space Missions
    • Public Missions
    • School Missions >
      • Field trip schedule
      • BOCES Forms
    • Virtual Missions
    • Calendar
  • Planetarium
  • Programs
    • Summer Camps >
      • Summer camp registration
    • After School Programs >
      • Registration
    • Birthday Parties
    • Extra Venue Activities (EVA's)
    • Scout Programs
    • STEM Resources
  • Support Our Mission
    • Donate
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Newsletter
    • Feedback
    • Membership
    • Volunteer