Settlemyre Planetarium
Museum of York County
Current Public Show Descriptions
Upcoming Public Shows
Astronomy Events
The Settlemyre Planetarium is a fully digital, full-dome planetarium at the Museum of York County, offering programs on a wide variety of scientific topics. Join us and journey from the Carolina Skies to beyond the Milky Way!
Astronomy Websites
Current Public Show Descriptions
Carolina Skies
A live seasonal program that explores and explains what is currently visible in our nighttime skies. From planets to stars to constellations, visitors of all ages can learn how to identify features in our Carolina Skies.
Season of Light
This special holiday presentation explores the traditions surrounding the Christmas season. We learn about the origins of the Yule Log, the Christmas tree, the Hanukkah menorah, and Santa Claus, as well as about the ancient religious traditions that were practiced at the winter solstice long in the past. We also delve into winter constellations and the reasons why we have seasons, and explore possible astronomical explanations for the Star of Bethlehem.
Flight Adventures
Dreams of flying, model aircraft and a young girl and her grandfather come together in this multi-media planetarium show about the science of aeronautics. Learn about famous inventors and aviators of the past and the pioneers who first revealed the 4 forces of flight. See images of aircraft past, present and future and imagine where flight might take us.
Upcoming Public Shows
Schedule
Remember, ALL planetarium programs are FREE with museum admission!
Sunday
3:30 PM: Season of Light (Dec. 1 – Dec. 31)
Tuesday-Friday:
3:30 PM: Season of Light (Dec. 1 – Dec. 31)
Saturday:
11 AM: Flight Adventures (Dec. 1 – Dec. 31)
2 PM: Carolina Skies
3:30 PM: Season of Light (Dec. 1 – Dec. 31)
Monday: Closed
Show schedules are subject to change without notice.
If you would like to schedule a group for the planetarium, please contact 803.981.9182 or scheduler@chmuseums.org.
Coming Soon
Sunday
3:30 PM: Red Planet Rising (Jan. 1 – March 1)
Tuesday-Friday:
3:30 PM: Red Planet Rising (Jan. 1 – March 1)
Saturday:
11 AM: The Accidental Astronauts (Jan. 1 – Feb. 28)
2 PM: Carolina Skies
3:30 PM: Red Planet Rising (Jan. 1 – March 1)
Astronomy Events
Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club Meeting
The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us!
The Museum doors open at 7 pm. Exhibits and all other spaces except for meeting areas are closed.
Meetings of the Carolina Skygazers are always free for members and prospective members.
For their latest news and events follow the Carolina Skygazers Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CSkygazers).