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!

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.

Cosmology
An overview of the science of cosmology. From our earliest theories about the size of the universe to the big bang theory, this show details how our understanding has evolved over time. How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving?  What might its ultimate fate be?  Explore some of the big questions in this show.

Cosmix
Have you ever wondered how the astronauts do their job? After watching Cosmix, it will be absolutely clear to you! Buckle up!

Upcoming Public Shows

Schedule

Remember, ALL planetarium programs are FREE with museum admission!

Sunday
3:30 PM: Cosmology (Now – Dec. 8)

Tuesday-Friday:
3:30 PM: Cosmology (Now – Dec. 8)

Saturday:
11 AM: Cosmix (Now – Jan. 4)
2 PM: Carolina Skies 
3:30 PM: Cosmology (Now – Dec. 8)

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: Season of Light (Dec. 10 – 31)

Tuesday-Friday:
3:30 PM: Season of Light (Dec. 10 – 31)

Saturday:
11 AM: Cosmix (Nov. 2 – Jan. 4)

2 PM: Carolina Skies 
3:30 PM: Season of Light (Dec. 10 – 31)

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).