Friends of the Staerkel Planetarium (FOSP)

Help support the Planetarium by becoming a member!

Why should I join?

Members of FOSP support the second largest planetarium in the state and science education within the Parkland College district. 100% of your membership fees are used by the Staerkel Planetarium to offset production costs.

William M. Staerkel Planetarium members are entitled to the following benefits:

Free admission to public shows for one year
Free admission to "World of Science" Lectures
Invitations to members-only events
"Skylines" quarterly members' newsletter
Half-price admission to musical light shows

How much does this all cost?

Sustaining - $150
Family - $50
Family (seniors, students, Parkland faculty/staff) - $45
Individual $30
Individual (seniors, students, Parkland faculty/staff) - $25

How do I join?

Easy! Simply send us your name, mailing address, daytime phone number, the names of the people in your family (for family memberships), email address (optional) and a check for the appropriate amount above made out to "Parkland Foundation - Planetarium." It is helpful if you let us know whether this is a new membership or renewal. Consider a gift membership for someone special!

Send to:

William M. Staerkel Planetarium
c/o Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821