Herrett Center - Astronomy
Herrett Center for the Arts and Science



Planetarium Fall/Winter/Spring Show Times*
(Labor Day to Memorial Day)
Tuesdays & Fridays 7:00pm
Saturdays 2:00pm 4:00pm
7:00pm 8:15pm

Planetarium Summer Show Times*
(Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Tuesdays & Fridays 2:00pm 7:00pm
8:15pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm
Saturdays 2:00pm 4:00pm
7:00pm 8:15pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays and federal holidays.
*Additional shows presented at special times.
Assistive listening devices available upon request.
No food, drink, or late entry. Dark conditions and audio/visual effects may be too intense for children under the age of four.


Planetarium Admission Prices
Adults $4.00
Seniors (60+) $3.00
Students (incl. CSI w/ activity card) $2.00
Families (max. 2 adults & 5 minor children) $9.00

50% discount for Planetary Society members and family.

Observatory Open Hours & Admission Prices

Monthly Star Parties:
Second Saturday of the month, year round (weather permitting).
Time: One hour after sunset to Midnight.
Admission: FREE

Astronomy Talk Nights:
Following bimonthly astronomy talk (Friday nearest the new Moon in odd months). Weather permitting.
Time: One hour after sunset or 8:15PM (whichever is latest) to Midnight.
Admission: $1 per person (children under 6 are free) or FREE with admission to Astronomy Talk or planetarium show.

Summer Solar Sessions:
Wednesday afternons, Memorial Day through Labor Day (weather permitting).
Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Admission: FREE

Family Nights:
First and third Tuesdays of the month, November through mid-March (weather permitting).
Time: 1 hour after sunset to 9:00PM.
Admission: $1 per person (children under 6 are free) or FREE with planetarium show admission.

For More Information Contact:

The Herrett Center for Arts & Science
The College of Southern Idaho
315 Falls Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Planetarium Ticket Sales: (208) 736-3059
Star Line Sky Info: (208) 732-MOON (732-6666)
Fax: (208) 736-4712

Herrett Center - Astronomy

The Faulkner Planetarium

Planetarium

Opened in November 1995, the Faulkner Planetarium is the largest planetarium theater in Idaho, and one of the best equipped in the northwestern U.S. The theater seats 144 under a 50' dome and features a Digistar II digital graphics projection system. Digital projection technology immerses the audience in sights and sounds for a truly memorable theater experience.

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    The Centennial Observatory

    Telescope
    The observatory features the one of the world's largest fully handicapped-accessible public telescopes. The main instrument is the Norman Herrett telescope, a 24" Ritchey-Chretien reflector on a computer-controlled fork mount, manufactured by DFM Engineering of Longmont, Colorado, USA. The ARE-125, an optical "periscope" designed by DFM, allows unprecedented access to the telescope for wheelchair bound or limited mobility vistors. An Apogee Alta E47+ CCD camera is available for imaging, a generous gift of Dick and Jody Shotwell.

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    The Olive & Miles Browning Gallery

    Browning Gallery

    Currently on Exhibit:
    • "The Once and Future Herrett" - Norman Herrett's original hand-made planetarium projector and 12" Newtonian telescope are on display. Also, satellite broadcasts of NASA Select TV give the latest on space exploration.

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