What would you like to do?
- Book a field trip for your class or group?
- Find out what shows are playing this weekend. The fall, 2008 schedule is posted!
- Join the planetarium's new listserv for show updates and sky events
- Special Events at the planetarium (including scout workshops)
- Do some real observing with CUAS or UIAS.
- World of Science Lecture series speakers. (2008-2009's line-up is nearly ready!)
- Join our friends group, FOSP.
- Possibly rent the planetarium for your event.
- New! Birthday party packages in the dome!
- Ask an astronomy question.
- Help us "save the stars!" Learn about our plans for the future!
- Need a star chart? Spring, 2008. Summer, 2008.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy! (Local plans are coming soon!)
- Get your raffle tickets here for the 2009 Saturn Sky! All proceeds will go to the planetarium's conversion to full-dome video. Official rules are posted here. Tickets are $100 each and the winning ticket will be drawn October 24 at the Parkland Gala at the Round Barn Center!
Hear Carl Meyer, Dave Leake, and Gary Patrick on "Penny for your Thoughts" on WDWS!
Businesses, support science programming in Central Illinois! See our Corporate Friends membership.
• William M. Staerkel Planetarium •
Parkland College • 2400 West Bradley Ave. • Champaign, IL. 61821
Office Phone • 217.351.2568 • Show Hotline • 217.351.2446













