Closed today. Open again on Tuesday, September 15, 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Big Astronomy: People + Places + Discoveries / Live Sky Tour

Take a trip high in Chile's Andes Mountains to visit the observatories run by the European Southern Observatory. With their dry air, dark skies, and remoteness, central Chile's high peaks offer spectacular locations from which to study the cosmos. Discover not only the places of Chilean astronomy, but also the people with multitude STEM backgrounds working together to run the various telescopes and scientific instruments.

Show Times

No public show times currently scheduled.

Venue

The Faulkner Planetarium, Idaho's largest domed theater, features the latest in fulldome technology, capable of virtually transporting audiences around the world and to the universe's far-flung reaches. The theater can seat 144. Open captioning for the hearing impaired is available upon request for many programs.

What's Showing Now Directions