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Physical Sciences Building

The Physical Sciences Laboratory Building features the BGSU Planetarium, photochemical sciences laboratories, classrooms and office space. The planetarium is a 118-seat public science theater serving BGSU students year-round, with public planetarium programs open to area schools and the public from September to early May. Set under a 40-foot dome, the Minolta star projector can show the sky as it would be seen from any place on the Earth at any time, including the Sun, Moon, planets, and more than 4000 stars. The building also has an Observatory, atop the building, has a computer-operated DFM reflecting telescope for stargazing and for observational research projects. The sky deck has several portable telescopes and a .5-meter telescope used weather-permitting following the weekend planetarium shows.

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Physical Sciences Laboratory Building Ridge St, Bowling Green, OH 43403

The Physical Sciences Laboratory Building features the BGSU Planetarium, photochemical sciences laboratories, classrooms and office space. The planetarium is a 118-seat public science theater serving BGSU students year-round, with public planetarium programs open to area schools and the public from September to early May. Set under a 40-foot dome, the Minolta star projector can show the sky as it would be seen from any place on the Earth at any time, including the Sun, Moon, planets, and more than 4000 stars. The building also has an Observatory, atop the building, has a computer-operated DFM reflecting telescope for stargazing and for observational research projects. The sky deck has several portable telescopes and a .5-meter telescope used weather-permitting following the weekend planetarium shows.

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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: FORWARD! TO THE MOON

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium (Room 112)

$2 Donation Suggested
Within a single lifetime, we’ve progressed from the first space rocket launch to using space technologies in our everyday lives. Now, we are ready to start a new chapter in the history of human endeavor: to take our first steps towards a permanent, off-world presence. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the ancient Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. A $2 donation is suggested for all planetarium shows. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio with funding from NASA SSERVI and Lockheed Martin.
This is a past event.

Planetarium Show: FORWARD! TO THE MOON

Sun, Apr 20, 2025 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium (Room 112)

$2 Donation Suggested
Within a single lifetime, we’ve progressed from the first space rocket launch to using space technologies in our everyday lives. Now, we are ready to start a new chapter in the history of human endeavor: to take our first steps towards a permanent, off-world presence. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the ancient Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. A $2 donation is suggested for all planetarium shows. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio with funding from NASA SSERVI and Lockheed Martin.
This is a past event.

Planetarium Show: FORWARD! TO THE MOON

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium (Room 112)

$2 Donation Suggested
Within a single lifetime, we’ve progressed from the first space rocket launch to using space technologies in our everyday lives. Now, we are ready to start a new chapter in the history of human endeavor: to take our first steps towards a permanent, off-world presence. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the ancient Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. A $2 donation is suggested for all planetarium shows. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio with funding from NASA SSERVI and Lockheed Martin.
This is a past event.

Planetarium Show: FORWARD! TO THE MOON

Sun, Apr 6, 2025 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium (Room 112)

$2 Donation Suggested
Within a single lifetime, we’ve progressed from the first space rocket launch to using space technologies in our everyday lives. Now, we are ready to start a new chapter in the history of human endeavor: to take our first steps towards a permanent, off-world presence. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the ancient Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. A $2 donation is suggested for all planetarium shows. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio with funding from NASA SSERVI and Lockheed Martin.
This is a past event.

Planetarium Show: FORWARD! TO THE MOON

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium (Room 112)

$2 Donation Suggested
Within a single lifetime, we’ve progressed from the first space rocket launch to using space technologies in our everyday lives. Now, we are ready to start a new chapter in the history of human endeavor: to take our first steps towards a permanent, off-world presence. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the ancient Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. A $2 donation is suggested for all planetarium shows. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio with funding from NASA SSERVI and Lockheed Martin.
This is a past event.

Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun

Sun, Oct 20, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Physical Sciences Building, 112

$2 Donation Suggested
See how astronomers search for planets around other stars. Learn about what the first extrasolar planets to be discovered are like and how they are surprising to astronomers.

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