Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium
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The Dayna & Ronald L. Sawyer Planetarium combines a 16 million pixel E&S Laser Projector system, the revolutionary software of Digistar 3, and a 12 m curved screen to bring the universe to your fingertips. Visitors can visit planets in and outside our solar system, fly through the stars, review constellations, learn about secrets of the universe, and much more. Audiences can participate in a Q&A at the end of each program. The main entrance to the Planetarium is on the Lower Level.
Movies
- Narrated stories with intergalactic scenes
- All movies are 30 minutes in length
- Audience Q&A at the end of each program
- Click here to view our movie catalog!
Live Presentations
- Live narration with scenes that can be changed on the fly
- All presentations are 30 minutes in length
- Audience Q&A at the end of each program
- Click here to view our presentation catalog!
Additional Programming
- Our experts are always ready to deliver cool facts
- During your next visit, look out for non-scheduled programs covering a wide range of topics that can be adapted for any age range and any amount of time
- Feel free to ask the planetarium staff to learn more!
For Educators
- Special programming and scheduling opportunities are available
- Click here to visit the Educators page
Contact the Planetarium
For more information or to schedule an event, please email reservations@sciport.org.
More to Explore
- Download your own star chart
- Learn when the next meteor shower is taking place in sky
- Track the location of the Hubble Space Telescope, the International Space Station and other satellites over your local sky
- Check out cool space images
- Join the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society
- Advice on buying a telescope
- Catch up on the latest space weather news and happenings
- NASA Website
