Weekly adventures await at ESU's Peterson Planetarium Summer Shows
Emporia, KS (06/02/2026) — It's a universe of exploration as Emporia State University's Peterson Planetarium brings exciting and educational fulldome Summer Shows to viewers of all ages beginning Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, July 30. From the origin of life and a photon's journey across space and time to breathtaking quests through our solar system, there is a show for everyone.
Each week, families, space enthusiasts and curious minds will find a front-row seat to adventure, discovering the cosmos like never before.
The Peterson Planetarium, located in ESU's Science Hall, Room 031, is the perfect summer activity, offering a free, entertaining experience for all. Space is limited, and each attendee must register individually for a ticket at emporia.edu/planetarium.
Show dates and times include:
- Origins of Life - Tuesday, June 9, at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m.; Thursday, June 11, at 10 a.m.
- Chronicle of a Journey to Earth - Tuesday, June 16, at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, June 17, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, June 18, at 10 a.m.
- Seeing! - Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 24, at 6 p.m.; Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m.
- Astronomy: 3,000 Years of Stargazing - Tuesday, June 30, at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, July 2, at 10 a.m.
- Mars: The Ultimate Journey - Tuesday, July 7, at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m.; Thursday, July 9, at 10 a.m.
- Messengers of Space and Time - Tuesday, July 14, at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, July 15, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, July 16, at 10 a.m.
- No shows the week of July 20.
- Incoming! - Tuesday, July 28, at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m.; Thursday, July 30, at 2 p.m.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Management and Library and Archives, Science and Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.
For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.
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Gwendolynne Larson, ESU director of media relations, (620) 341-5528, glarson1@emporia.eduShare this Story
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