25 Upcoming Events at Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
476 past events at Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State UniversityJul 17, 2026
Friday
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"ASTRONAUT" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him.
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.
"The Universe Update" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Perfect for ages 12 and up. Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update.
Perfect for ages 12 and up.
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.Jul 18, 2026
Saturday
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"ASTRONAUT" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him.
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.
"Solar Superstorms" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Recommended for ages 12 and up Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.
"The Universe Update" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Perfect for ages 12 and up. Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update.
Perfect for ages 12 and up.
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.


