CSC Planetarium exploring options for its future

Space! Filled with countless mysteries of the universe manifested even more so by the beautiful mythology of the constellations from countless cultures. Who doesn’t enjoy learning about such things? 

The CSC planetarium teaches just that, from how stars are created, deaths of universes, projecting the constellations and their stories in Greek and Lakota lore and many more. They also focus on trying to inspire young students from all walks of life to peruse study in space topics. 

A lot of changes are being made, though, to the CSC Math & Science Building, which has halted all shows. But the planetarium and its staff plan on continuing the shows in the future.  

“We are very excited about the new facility for the planetarium here at CSC. It is so important to have this resource available to the public and our students alike,” Physical and Life Sciences Assistant Professor Tawney Tibbits said. “We are hoping to expand our number of shows and the disciplines we cover when the new planetarium opens… Our goal is to be able to have shows with target audiences at all levels of education and shows that will get the community excited to join us on our free Friday show days.” 

Others would concur with Dr. Tibbits position, “For one, we do shows for about 1000 people per year, and it’s important for people interested in space, it could also inspire students and young people to pursue studies and carriers in space,” Kinsley Mason, 25, Graduate Assistant from Pensacola, Florida, said.    

The planetarium staff are looking forward to the future of the programs and cannot wait for their new home when the MS COIL project is completed. 

A new dome is in the plans and will hold future shows by planetarium members. There are hopes to have an open house event that will introduce the new facilities.