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Planetarium

All Planetarium shows start on time, so please allow for an early arrival to ensure that you are allowed into the presentation. Doors cannot be opened to allow for late arrivals, due to safety and darkness concerns.

Hours Laser Light Shows

Laser Light shows start this Friday, Oct. 24 through November 30!

» View the Complete Schedule
» Download a Show Schedule
» View the Complete Laser Light Show Song Lists
Saturday shows
1:00 pm & 2:00 pm

Sunday Planetarium shows will return in December.

Currently on Sundays in the Planetarium we are featuring Laser Light Shows.
Cost
General Public - $4
Seniors - $3
Members & children under 3 - FREE

Now Showing

“Up in the Sky”
Presented by Sue Peterson, Robbie Carter, or Tamela Maciel
Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm

This show is designed for children of all ages.  We introduce you to the night sky and show you how to find the planets, major stars and constellations that are visible in tonight’s sky.  We will tell stories and myths from various cultures about the constellations, and also introduce you to some truly amazing stars. This is a live show, so you'll be able to ask questions during the show. The show lasts 30 to 40 minutes. Recommended for all ages (8 and under accompanied by an adult).

Sue Peterson is the Planetarium Director at the Science Factory.  Robbie Carter and Tamela Maciel are Physics students at UO and Science Factory volunteers.


Wildest Weather“The Wildest Weather in the Solar System”
Saturdays and Sundays, 2 pm

When we think of wild weather, we usually think of tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, even heat waves. Earth does seem to have its share of such nasty weather, but that doesn’t compare with the wild weather on the other planets in our solar system. Explorers on the other planets will find giant hurricane-like storms, titanic lightning bolts, 1000 mph winds, heat waves hot enough to melt lead, places so cold that in the winter the atmosphere freezes onto the surface, and dust storms that can cover an entire planet. Not wild enough weather for you? We’ll give you a glimpse of the biggest and most dangerous storms of all. (Suitable for ages 10 yrs and older.)




(Directly next to Autzen Football Stadium)
The Science Factory • 2300 Leo Harris Parkway • Eugene, Oregon 97401
Mailing Address: Box P. O. 1518 • Eugene, Oregon 97440
Phone: 541-682-7888 • Fax: 541-484-9027 • E-mail: info@sciencefactory.org
The Science Factory is a charitable non-profit organization, federal tax ID: 93-0688763.