Planetarium
Undiscovered Worlds
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThrough the discovery of exoplanets — the hundreds of planets that have been found orbiting stars beyond the Sun — we have learned that our solar system is not alone in the Universe and we have had to redefine our understanding of planets and solar systems. With new achievements like the Kepler Telescope and rapidly
One World, One Sky
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesBig Bird’s Adventure begins on Sesame Street when Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits from China. Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an exciting discovery of the Sun, Moon, and stars. They learn about the Big Dipper and the North Star and take an imaginary trip to the Moon. Please note,
Undiscovered Worlds
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThrough the discovery of exoplanets — the hundreds of planets that have been found orbiting stars beyond the Sun — we have learned that our solar system is not alone in the Universe and we have had to redefine our understanding of planets and solar systems. With new achievements like the Kepler Telescope and rapidly
Let It Snow
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music come to life on the dome transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December
The Alien Who Stole Christmas
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesEnjoy a tour of winter’s evening sky, then join jolly-old Saint Nick and Mr. Freep as they explore the solar system’s planets and meet the Christmas Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants. Shows are Saturday, December 7 & 14 at 2:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always appreciated). For
Let It Snow
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music come to life on the dome transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December
Let It Snow
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music come to life on the dome transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December
The Alien Who Stole Christmas
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesEnjoy a tour of winter’s evening sky, then join jolly-old Saint Nick and Mr. Freep as they explore the solar system’s planets and meet the Christmas Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants. Shows are Saturday, December 7 & 14 at 2:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always appreciated). For
Let It Snow
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music come to life on the dome transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December
Let It Snow
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music come to life on the dome transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December
Let It Snow
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music come to life on the dome transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December
Let It Snow
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music come to life on the dome transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December
Rock the Dome Weekend
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesJoin The Ward Beecher Planetarium for the return of LASER LIGHT SHOWS! They are renting a laser system from Laser Fantasy International to join the upgraded 5.1 surround system and newly upgraded lighting system. Friday, January 17: 5:00pm Foo Fighters 6:00pm Taylor Swift 7:00pm The Beatles 8:00pm Led Zeppelin 9:00pm Rush 10:00pm Pink Floyd Saturday,
Rock the Dome Weekend
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesJoin The Ward Beecher Planetarium for the return of LASER LIGHT SHOWS! They are renting a laser system from Laser Fantasy International to join the upgraded 5.1 surround system and newly upgraded lighting system. Friday, January 17: 5:00pm Foo Fighters 6:00pm Taylor Swift 7:00pm The Beatles 8:00pm Led Zeppelin 9:00pm Rush 10:00pm Pink Floyd Saturday,
Winter Skywatch
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe night sky changes with the seasons and so does The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s Skywatch program. This LIVE traditional star talk covers the current night sky, constellation lore, and current astronomical events. Shows are Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 at 8:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always
Perfect Little Planet
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesDiscover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars.
Winter Skywatch
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe night sky changes with the seasons and so does The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s Skywatch program. This LIVE traditional star talk covers the current night sky, constellation lore, and current astronomical events. Shows are Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 at 8:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always
We Are Stars
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesWhat are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Shows are Friday, January 31, February
Perfect Little Planet
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesDiscover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars.
We Are Stars
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesWhat are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Shows are Friday, January 31, February
We Are Stars
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesWhat are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Shows are Friday, January 31, February
Perfect Little Planet
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesDiscover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars.
We Are Stars
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesWhat are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Shows are Friday, January 31, February