Star Theater
The Space Science Center's Star Theater at Morehead State University is a state-of-the-art digital planetarium serving the surrounding area of Eastern Kentucky. It serves as a classroom and planetarium for the region's educators, MSU students and the public.
In addition to our public shows at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (laser) on the second and fourth Saturdays, we have several special events throughout the year.
Check out our show schedule!
In February and March, we’ll be showing some of our favorite shows: Dark Matter Mysteries (February 28), Forces of Nature (March 13), and Queen (Laser) (March 27).
Upcoming events in the sky include a rare total lunar eclipse (blood Moon) on March 3, just before sunset. At least four planets will be visible with the naked eye just after sunset on February 28 (Mars, Venus, Saturn, Mercury).
Also, there will be pairings of Venus and Saturn in the western sky (March 7-8) and of Mars and Venus in the western sky just after sunset in mid-March. For major meteor showers, you’ll have to wait for the Lyrids in April. The vernal equinox is March 20 this year.
Events
The Star Theater offers a variety of events and activities for the whole family including special shows, STEM activities, views of the night sky and laser shows.
School & Community Groups
The Star Theater offers shows designed for young children, planetarium shows for middle/high school students and adults, laser shows and classic science fiction movies.
Out of this world experience
Located in MSU's Space Science Center, the Star Theater is unlike anything else in the region. The 90-seat digital theater serves as a classroom and planetarium for the region's educators, MSU students and the general public.
Explore our planetariumJoin us at the Planetarium!
The planetarium offers public shows on second and fourth Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. throughout the year.
A Star Theater show includes a special feature from our extensive program library and a live tour of the night sky under our full dome. Our shows include full-dome planetarium feature movies on various science topics and laser shows.
During the summer, we have two additional activities on the Saturdays of public shows. In June and July, we have hands-on science activities at noon. As weather permits (the sky is clear), we offer opportunities to view the night sky with telescopes at 8:30 p.m. (when it gets dark).
The Star Theater is available by reservation for schools, families, and community groups.
The Star Theater is now recruiting new crew members from the MSU student body to support our activities year-round.
Star Theater Events
Contact Information
Star Theater
Ronald G. Eaglin Space Science Center
235 Martindale Dr.
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: star.theater@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-9593
