jmu planetarium (John C. Wells Planetarium)
The John C. Wells Planetarium is a $2M state-of-the-art hybrid planetarium dedicated to science education and public outreach. All shows are FREE! We are the only planetarium of its kind in the world! TWITTER: @JMUPlanetarium
Mission
We are dedicated to Astronomy education and science outreach. Therefore, while used in undergraduate JMU Astronomy classes, the Planetarium is a community treasure available to the Shenandoah Valley community at no charge.
We are open to the public every Saturday afternoon (for free!) and is also available for reservations during the week by school groups and community groups. For more information, contact Director Shanil Virani at [email protected]
Reason for the Seasons
Time is Running Short! Cyclical Time, Renewal, and Power in the Ancient Maya World
Climate Through the Age, Dr. Jennifer Mangan
Reaching for the Stars: Space Exploration & Humanity's Quest to Understand Everything
JOURNEY TO MARS: NASA's Path to the Red Planet, featuring NASA/Langley's Ms. Jill Prince
Jill Prince, NASA Langley Research Center
How many Earth's can fit inside the Sun?
JMU Space Explorers Summer Camps!
"When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Rocket Scientist", featuring JMU's Dr. Caroline Lubert
Starry Nights -- A Full Dome Video Highlighting Light Pollution on JMU's Campus
LEONARD NIMOY Tribute
The Rise and Fall of Cosmology in the Ancient World
2014 Space Explorers Residential Camp at JMU
JMU Space Explorers Camp Is So Awesome!!
Pulsars, Magnetars, Black Holes (Oh My!): The Wickedly Cool Stellar Undead
We're All (Not) Gonna Die!
Telescopes as Time Machines
Pluto: Planet or Pretender? Public Science Talk at James Madison University
Why did the Greeks & other civilizations believe the Earth was the center of the Solar System?
Why do we go to Mars?
What are shooting stars?
What was the Big Bang?
Is there sound in space?
How many Earths can fit inside our Sun?
What is a light year?
What color is the Sun?
What star is our North Star? Has it always been the same?
Are meteorites hot or cold when they hit Earth?
Why do we observe different phases of the Moon?
What is the cause of the seasons?