Planetarium

What is the planetarium?

• UNCG’s Spitz Projector will project the stars, planets, Sun and Moon onto the interior of our 20-foot dome
• It is operated, for the benefit of UNCG students and the Greensboro community, by UNCG’s Department of Physics and Astronomy
• The planetarium is used to depict the motions of the astronomical objects for classes of UNCG students and for public showings

Where is the planetarium?

• Room 310 Petty Science Building on the UNCG campus
• You may park (at a modest hourly rate) in the UNCG Parking Deck on McIver Street, near the corner of McIver and W. Market Streets

How long are the shows?

• Public night shows typically run 45 –  60 minutes with extra time for questions.

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