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Lightyear - BGSU Summer Movie Series

Fri, Aug 8, 2025 7pm

Physical Sciences Building, Planetarium

Experience Friday night fun with family-friendly movies and exciting pre-movie activities that spotlight different parts of campus. Join Bowling Green State University for a Summer Movie Series—your chance to enjoy film under the stars for a memorable night of movies and community! 🪐Two BGSU Planetarium "Star Talk" activities. Showings will begin at 7 and 7:30 p.m. at Physical Sciences Building 🎬The movie "Light Year" will begin at 8 p.m. on McLeod Lawn 🔭 A telescope viewing will be available afterwards [weather dependant] What to Bring: Lawn chairs or picnic blankets Your favorite snacks Friends, family and Falcon pride Admission is free, and all are welcome. Soak up the summer vibes with a movie night you won’t want to miss!⭐🍿 After enjoying the planetrarium, headover to McLeod Lawn to enjoy the movie under the stars! ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.

Family Weekend Planetarium Show

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 6pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium

The Bowling Green State University planetarium is a 114-seat public science theater serving BGSU students, area schools, and the public of northwest Ohio. The full video planetarium SciDome system projects and fills our 40-foot dome with video that immerses visitors in the cosmos and shows the sky from any place on Earth at any time. The show title and description will be announced soon! ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

Family Weekend Planetarium Show

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 7pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium

The Bowling Green State University planetarium is a 114-seat public science theater serving BGSU students, area schools, and the public of northwest Ohio. The full video planetarium SciDome system projects and fills our 40-foot dome with video that immerses visitors in the cosmos and shows the sky from any place on Earth at any time. The show title and description will be announced soon! ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

Family Weekend Planetarium Show

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 4pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium

The Bowling Green State University planetarium is a 114-seat public science theater serving BGSU students, area schools, and the public of northwest Ohio. The full video planetarium SciDome system projects and fills our 40-foot dome with video that immerses visitors in the cosmos and shows the sky from any place on Earth at any time. The show title and description will be announced soon! ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

Family Weekend Planetarium Show

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 5pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium

The Bowling Green State University planetarium is a 114-seat public science theater serving BGSU students, area schools, and the public of northwest Ohio. The full video planetarium SciDome system projects and fills our 40-foot dome with video that immerses visitors in the cosmos and shows the sky from any place on Earth at any time. The show title and description will be announced soon! ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.
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Planetarium Show: STAR SPANGLED BANNERS

Sun, May 4, 2025 7:30pm to 8:30pm

BGSU Planetarium in the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building, 112

$2 Donation Suggested
  In this classic planetarium show created by Dr. Dale Smith which premiered in 2003,  you will go on a world-wide tour of astronomical flags and the nations, states, and cities that fly them.  Dozens of flags around the world float images of the Sun, the Moon, stars and constellations, and the northern lights.  This interdisciplinary program shows all of these flags, explains the celestial sights they embody, and visits the places that fly them.   $2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.  
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Planetarium Show: SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET

Sun, May 4, 2025 4:30pm to 5:30pm

BGSU Planetarium in the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building, 112

$2 Donation Suggested
  Join two kids as they take their carboard rocket on an adventurous tour around the Solar System and learn the secret of the carboard rocket.  This is a delightful and popular show.   $2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.  
This is a past event.

Planetarium Show: STAR SPANGLED BANNERS

Thu, May 1, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm

BGSU Planetarium in the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building, 112

$2 Donation Suggested
  In this classic planetarium show created by Dr. Dale Smith which premiered in 2003,  you will go on a world-wide tour of astronomical flags and the nations, states, and cities that fly them.  Dozens of flags around the world float images of the Sun, the Moon, stars and constellations, and the northern lights.  This interdisciplinary program shows all of these flags, explains the celestial sights they embody, and visits the places that fly them.   $2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.  
This is a past event.

Planetarium Show: STAR SPANGLED BANNERS

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 7:30pm to 8:30pm

BGSU Planetarium in the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building, 112

$2 Donation Suggested
  In this classic planetarium show created by Dr. Dale Smith which premiered in 2003,  you will go on a world-wide tour of astronomical flags and the nations, states, and cities that fly them.  Dozens of flags around the world float images of the Sun, the Moon, stars and constellations, and the northern lights.  This interdisciplinary program shows all of these flags, explains the celestial sights they embody, and visits the places that fly them.   $2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.  
This is a past event.

Planetarium Show: SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 4:30pm to 5:30pm

BGSU Planetarium in the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building, 112

$2 Donation Suggested
  Join two kids as they take their carboard rocket on an adventurous tour around the Solar System and learn the secret of the carboard rocket.  This is a delightful and popular show.   $2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.  
This is a past event.

Public Stargazing at the BGSU Observatory

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 9:30pm to 10:30pm

Physical Sciences Laboratory Building, Roof

Free
  Are you interested in stargazing and looking at celestial objects through telescopes?  Come check out the Department of Physics & Astronomy rooftop observatory during public stargazing sessions. The rooftop observatory includes a 0.5-meter research grade telescope as well as smaller “amateur astronomer” telescopes, which you will be able to look through. You will also learn how to find major constellations and any planets currently visible. Stargazes take place on the roof of the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building.  The roof can be accessed by taking the elevator to the roof (press the “R” button in the elevator).  Signs in the hallway will help direct you to the elevator.  Do not use the stairs to go to the roof.  The “R” button on the elevator will be unlocked at the start time of the stargaze session.  If you arrive before it is unlocked, please wait on the first floor for the session to begin.  It is recommended that you dress warmly.  The roof is usually colder and windier than the ground.  While on the roof for a stargaze, please refrain from talking on your cell phone so that you do not interrupt others or stop them from hearing what is being discussed.  The use of phones for flash free pictures or astronomy apps is allowed.  Please do not use the light on your phone though since dark adaptation is important for viewing the nighttime sky. Astronomical  objects can only be seen when the sky is totally or mostly clear, therefore stargaze cannot be held unless the weather is clear.  If it is snowing, raining, foggy, cloudy, or even partly cloudy there will be no stargaze session that night.  If you aren’t sure if the conditions will permit a stargaze session, you can call (419) 372-8831 for a recorded message telling whether the sessions will be held or canceled that night.  The message is set one hour before the scheduled start of the session. If you call earlier than one hour before the start time you may receive an incorrect message. When you arrive at the roof and exit the elevator, you will be greeted by one of the stargaze personnel and directed to the various stations you can visit.  If you are attending the stargaze for a general visit (rather than as part of an astronomy course), please let the greeter know. In addition to the listed stargazing sessions, weather permitting, there may also be an opportunity for stargazing following evening Planetarium shows. Happy Stargazing!  

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