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Second largest planetarium in Illinois
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, is one of the 37 major planetaria in the United States and the second largest planetarium in Illinois, the largest being...
Staerkel Planetarium is one of Champaign's diamond star attractions. Affiliated with Parkland College, the Planetarium offers many sky shows, educational events, and lectures to the public. In conju...
The second largest planetarium in the state is a bit of a hidden jewel in Central Illinois. Nice that there's an early show (7pm) geared to kids followed by one at 8 more for adults (altho to be hones...
We come here often with children for early evening shows and programs. The program hostess is very knowledgeable and involves the audience in participation. Seats have always been available whenever...
Nice, different activity, and the machine and technology in the planetarium are really cool. But the solar storms "movie" was not so enchanting and quite repetitive. The director's jokes seemed to hav...
Second largest planetarium in Illinois
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, is one of the 37 major planetaria in the United States and the second largest planetarium in Illinois, the largest being...
The Universe on Display
Staerkel Planetarium is one of Champaign's diamond star attractions. Affiliated with Parkland College, the Planetarium offers many sky shows, educational events, and lectures to the public. In conju...
Multiple Shows make this great for all ages!
The second largest planetarium in the state is a bit of a hidden jewel in Central Illinois. Nice that there's an early show (7pm) geared to kids followed by one at 8 more for adults (altho to be hones...
Very good evening shows
We come here often with children for early evening shows and programs. The program hostess is very knowledgeable and involves the audience in participation. Seats have always been available whenever...
Worth visiting once
Nice, different activity, and the machine and technology in the planetarium are really cool. But the solar storms "movie" was not so enchanting and quite repetitive. The director's jokes seemed to hav...