Planetarium

Sam Houston State University Planetarium

Exploring the Universe, One Show at a Time

The Sam Houston State University Planetarium offers the Bearkat Students a window to the stars, an immersive space to explore the cosmos, experience the beauty of the night sky, and deepen their understanding of our place in the universe.

Types of Planetarium Shows

Always Above

Always Above explores how close space is to our daily lives and the role that the U.S. Space Force plays in launching, operating, and defending these assets.

One Sky

One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One Sky connects us all.

Phantom of the universe

Phantom of the Universe is a journey from the dawn of time to the frontiers of dark matter research.

Messengers of time and space

Messengers of Time and Space explores a new era of astronomy called "multi-messenger astronomy," which studies the universe using more than just light, including gravitational waves, neutrinos, and cosmic rays. It highlights how observatories like the International Gemini Observatory and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory are making new discoveries in real-time.  

Magic Tree house space mission

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.”