Wernher von Braun Planetarium
Public Shows Every Saturday at 7:30 p.m!
Click on Planetarium Shows – VBAS to see our schedule.
Programs are displayed on our planetarium dome using three HD digital projectors. Each program includes a "star show" where you will learn how to locate some of the key constellations visible in that night's sky. Weather permitting, you will also have the opportunity to explore some of the universe's wonders through our telescopes.
Many of these shows are created by individual presenters, offering the audience the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion. While most topics are suitable for all ages, some may be more challenging for younger audiences to understand. Learn more at Wernher von Braun Planetarium – VBAS.
Planetarium Admission - Paid to the von Braun Astronomical Society (VBAS).
- $5.00 for adults
- $3.00 for students
- Free for children under six (6), as well as VBAS members.
ABOUT VBAS
VBAS is a non-profit volunteer organization of amateur and professional astronomers. In addition to operating the planetarium and observatories located in Monte Sano State Park, it also conducts sidewalk astronomy programs in conjunction with local community events.
VBAS was originally founded in 1954, thanks to the efforts of a group of high school students interested in astronomy. First known as the Rocket City Astronomical Association, the group was led by Sam Pruitt, along with the help and influence of Wernher von Braun. By 1956, the organization had grown to include several members of the Von Braun Missile Team, and they were able to complete the first observatory. The facilities today include a second observatory, an astronomical library, a solar telescope, and a planetarium.
