Planetarium Events

July 4

• Planetarium Closed - Noon

July 10

• Skies Down Under: Southern Astronomy - 8:30 p.m.

July 11

• A Star to Steer By: Concepts of Celestial Navigation - 8:30 p.m.

July 17

• Stories of the Night Sky - 8:30 p.m.

July 18

• A Star to Steer By: Concepts of Celestial Navigation - 8:30 p.m.

July 24

• Minds in Motion: Investigating the Physical World with Newton and Galileo - 8:30 p.m.

July 25

• StarTalk Live! - 8:30 p.m.

July 31

• Stories of the Night Sky - 8:30 p.m.

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The SCC Planetarium

Out-of-This-World Presentations

The SCC Planetarium offers live interactive digital video presentations that are unlike any planetarium show you'll ever experience. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that detail the importance of astronomy around the world to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages.

Located on SCC's Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, the planetarium has served Central Florida for more than 20 years as an fun and educational instructional resource for school groups and classes, from preschool to college.

The planetarium is also home to the Central Florida Astronomical Society, one of the largest amateur astronomy societies in the Southeast.

Our staff invites you to visit for an unforgettable evening - to experience the fascinating world of astronomy - and we hope that your time at the planetarium piques your curiosity to learn even more about the Earth, our solar system and beyond.

Students visit the planetarium from miles around to experience its specialized "Seminole Space Science" presentations, which are designed specifically to supplement their astronomy knowledge for FCAT standards, as well as its state-of-the-art college-level presentations. 

Discover the Universe in Full-Dome Video!

If you haven't been to the SCC Planetarium in a while, you'll be delighted to see that our special shows are now presented in full-dome digital video. The planetarium is the first in Central Florida to offer this type of immersive celestial experience. Journey to the far reaches of of the Milky Way; get a bird's eye view of the moon; and unravel the mysteries of the cosmos up close and personal - SCC's full-dome video gives you the sensation of zooming through outer space.

Planetarium Show Prices

Show Information

Doors open for each show at 8 p.m., with shows beginning promptly at 8:30 p.m. The planetarium does not take reservations, so we advise everyone to arrive early for ideal seating. No one may enter or re-enter the planetarium once the show begins. 

Friday Shows

• Central Florida Nights: These shows run on the first, third and fifth Fridays of every month (excluding December).
• Cultural Astronomy Series: These shows run on the second and fourth Fridays of every month.

Saturday Shows

• Special Features: These are live interactive presentations on topics dealing with astronomy or science.

For additional information regarding show times and descriptions, directions and more, call 407.708.2360.

Did you know?

Since 1987 the SCC Planetarium has provided the Seminole County community a window to the stars.