Planetarium Session Information - Fall 2009

A special planetarium show to illustrate the motions of the sky for introductory astronomy classes will be held at Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College in Champaign.

Session Dates, Reservations, and Cost

Session Dates: Planetarium sessions will be held on the following days:

• Tuesday, Sept. 8
• Wednesday, Sept. 9
• Monday, Sept. 14
• Tuesday, Sept. 15
• Wednesday, Sept. 16
• Thursday, Sept. 17

The planetarium doors open at 6:30pm. The sessions begin at 7pm and last until 8:20pm.

Reservations: The planetarium sessions are by reservation only because of limited space. You must sign up in advance via the Planetarium Session Online Reservation Form. The form can also be used to change an existing reservation.

Door Charge: Tickets for the session are $3.00 at the door, please bring exact change to make life easier for the planetarium staff. Checks are accepted, but not debit/credit cards.

Driving to the Planetarium

Directions: Parkland College is located 2400 W. Bradley Avenue in Champaign (west of Mattis Avenue). Click on the map icon at right to see the locations of Parkland, the U of I, and major Champaign-Urbana streets.

Parking: Staerkel Planetarium is situated on the west side of the Parkland Campus. It may be located by the distinctive triangular Cultural Center open-air arch that connects the Parkland Theatre and the Staerkel Planetarium. The closest parking lot to the planetarium is parking lot C4. Click on the map icon at right to see the locations of the planetarium and parking lots.

Riding the Bus to the Planetarium

CU-MTD Bus Routes: Several CU-MTD bus routes offer service from campus and the downtown areas of Champaign & Urbana to Parkland College. The times of departure and arrival are summarized below. Click the individual route links for a more detailed version of the bus schedules and route maps.

From the Bus Stop to the Planetarium: Staerkel Planetarium is situated on the west side of the Parkland Campus. Enter Parkland College at the entrance by the bus stop. Follow the red line indicated on the map at right (click on the icon to see an enlarged view) to get to the Planetarium. If you get lost, there is a Public Safety Officer located in room X109 (across from the bookstore along the hallway you entered on). If you have a cell phone, the Public Safety Officer can be reached at 351-2369. He/she will be able to direct you to the Planetarium.