Planetarium

Historic female achievements in astronomy will be front and center in celebration of Women’s History Month at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during March. To get tickets or receive more information about programs, email planetarium@uwyo.edu or lea...

To start the new year, visitors to the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will be exposed to new programs that will allow them to take a solar system vacation and discover the star knowledge of Indigenous peoples of the West...

Another beautiful September weekend is ahead, and there are many events this weekend that the whole family can enjoy! Mexican Archaeoastronomy, September 18, 2 pm, UW Planetarium The University of Wyoming will be presenting “Mexica Archaeoastronomy: between space and time."This...

The Perseid meteor shower and Pluto are the two subjects that will highlight the schedule at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during August. The Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. In Au...

There are several events happening in Laramie this weekend that the whole family can enjoy! The Farmers Market will be taking place on July 23 from 3-7 pm near Hollyhock Commons! Come and enjoy live music, multiple vendors, and an all-around good time ... Read More ...

The University of Wyoming's Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will be celebrating the summer solstice with two free programs, as well as offering other paid programs throughout the month of June. To get tickets or receive more information about programs, email planetarium@uwyo.edu ...

New movies and live talks on various astronomical subjects dot the program lineup for the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium during April. Seating is limited, so tickets will be by reservation only. To get tickets or receive more information about programs, email planetarium@uwyo...

Tickets costs are $3 for students and $4 for non-students.

You’re in for a real treat with the August Planetarium shows at the Harry C. Vaughan University of Wyoming Planetarium.

“For July, we have a range of shows that cover the edge of our solar system, planets around other stars, treasures in our Milky Way, and even Einstein’s theory of special relativity,” says Travis Laurence, the planetarium’s director...