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 (Recommended for 4th–7th Grade & Up)
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.
From Earth to the Universe (Recommended for 8th Grade–High School & Up)
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths, and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.
Cosmix (Recommended for 1st–3rd Grade & Up)
Have you ever wondered how the astronauts do their job? After watching the Cosmix show it will be absolutely clear to you! But hold tight, it will be a crazy ride. You will find out what a space flight looks like and how to prepare for it. You will jump from a spinning centrifuge straight into a cosmic rocket. And where it will take you? Why, to the International Space Station! But worry not, we won’t bore you with technical details. On the contrary, the practice is all that matters! You will learn to sleep in space, to cook a cosmic food, to use a cosmic toilet and—just to be sure—to wash yourselves properly. You won’t miss a grand finale, though. And by that, we mean a nerve-wracking return back to Earth in a red-hot spaceship cabin! Buckle up!

Upcoming Public Shows
Schedule
Remember, ALL planetarium programs are FREE with museum admission! See the current show descriptions above for the recommended ages of each show.
Sunday
3:30 PM: From Earth to the Universe (Now - July 25)
Tuesday-Friday:
Noon: Cosmix (Now - July 26)
3:30 PM: From Earth to the Universe (Now - July 25)
Saturday:
11 AM: Cosmix (Now - July 26)
2 PM: Carolina Skies
3:30 PM: From Earth to the Universe (Now - July 25)
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: Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible (July 28 - Sep. 26)
Tuesday-Friday:
Noon: In My Backyard (July 28 - July 31)
3:30 PM: Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible (July 28 - Sep. 26)
Saturday:
11 AM: In My Backyard (July 28 - Sep. 26)
2 PM: Carolina Skies
3:30 PM: Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible (July 28 - Sep. 26)
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).