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WHAT'S PLAYING NOW at the Planetarium:
Hardin Planetarium offers free shows to the public year round every Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Click here to find out what's showing currently.
SCIENCE INVESTIGATION CAMP: How to register your child:
This year, Hardin Planetarium is offering science camps for young people grades 3 through 6 during the spring and fall breaks and during the summer holidays. Click here to find out more about them.
FIELD TRIPS to the Planetarium.
Click here if you are thinking of bringing your group.
TOURING SCHOOL SHOW "Curiosity on Mars," and how it can come to your school:
It's a free presentation which addresses many of the Science curriculum standards. Click here to find out more.
NEW EXHIBITS in Astronomy and in Space Science being opened at the Planetarium. We just recently refurbished our exhibit on Mars, based on the current exploration of the rover Curiosity, the "Mars Science Laboratory." Come in when we're open and browse the wealth of information presented in our Planetarium ring.
e-MAILING LIST: Join the Planetarium's list and keep up on the latest shows and programs at the Planetarium automatically. Click here to read more.
BOOKING A SPECIAL EVENT or space at the Planetarium for your group or a party.
Click here to email us for more information.

Handicapped Access:

Hardin Planetarium is wheelchair accessible. A ramp from State Street provides access to the building's main floor. The ground floor is accessible via double doors.

For other needs, please request accommodations at least 3 business days before your visit.

Call 270-745-4044 for more information or write hardin.planetarium@wku.edu

CURRENT MOON

moon phases

Tonight's Moon phase

Once the famous

Astronomy Picture of the Day:

Click on the image above
to see the enlarged
Astronomy Picture of the Day
downloaded from NASA