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.
Red Planet Rising
Red Planet Rising explores Mars and mankind’s fascination with this world through mythology, history, literature, movies, TV, and science. We also look ahead to see what Mars may hold for mankind in the future.
The Accidental Astronauts
Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun, and Moon system with a wisecracking spaceship computer. See an asteroid crash into the Moon. Bounce along with them on the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm. And gain a new appreciation of our home planet.
Upcoming Public Shows
Schedule
Remember, ALL planetarium programs are FREE with museum admission!
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)
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: CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story (March 3 – June 6)
Tuesday-Friday:
3:30 PM: CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story (March 3 – June 6)
Saturday:
11 AM: Big Bird’s Adventure: One World, One Sky (March 7 – June 6)
2 PM: Carolina Skies
3:30 PM: CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story (March 3 – June 6)
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).