Fiske Planetarium

Fiske Planetarium Bringing the wonders of the universe to CU Boulder since 1975. Home to the largest planetarium between Los Angeles and Chicago.
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09/18/2026

We put the Fiske Director through a little rapid-fire… 👀🌌

But if you want the real scoop on what’s new under the dome, you’ll have to join us!

📆Sept. 24 & 25
⏰7:00 PM
📍Fiske Planetarium

🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

A beautiful morning today at Fiske 🌈🪐
09/17/2026

A beautiful morning today at Fiske 🌈🪐

What ACTUALLY happens during the equinox? 🌎🍂Swipe through to see what’s really happening! —> ✨Want to learn more about t...
09/16/2026

What ACTUALLY happens during the equinox? 🌎🍂

Swipe through to see what’s really happening! —> ✨

Want to learn more about the fall equinox? Join us for Colorado Night Skies on September 19th & 20th at 2:30pm! 🌌🍁

Tickets are through the link in our bio 🔗🎟️

🌌 Your weekend plans are looking stellar.Swipe through to find your next show 👀📅 September 18–20📍 Fiske Planetarium ...
09/15/2026

🌌 Your weekend plans are looking stellar.

Swipe through to find your next show 👀

📅 September 18–20
📍 Fiske Planetarium



🌌 STARS & GALAXIES

Explore other galaxies and get a sense of just how massive our universe really is.

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 7:00 PM

🎸 FLOYD’S THE WALL LIQUID SKY SHOW

Metaphorical, delusionary mirages will surround you as you experience The Wall under the dome.

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 8:30 PM

🪩 FLASHBACK AT FISKE A LASER SHOW FOR THE DECADES

Travel through time with iconic music and original laser artwork crafted by our dome wizards. ✨

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 10:00 PM

⭐ STARS & MOONS

Explore our beautiful Moon and some of the most bizarre moons in our solar system—including one that looks like the Death Star. 👀

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 1:00 PM

🌌 COLORADO SKIES: THE FALL EQUINOX

Explore stars, planets, constellations, and nebulae with our Megastar projector, then learn the tools you can use to explore Colorado’s skies yourself.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 2:30 PM

🚀 FORWARD! TO THE MOON

Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond Earth toward a sustainable future in space.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 7:00 PM

🎶 TAME IMPALA LIQUID SKY SHOW

Experience the beautiful, mind-warping, and hypnotizing visuals of Fiske’s Liquid Sky show. 🌌

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 8:30 PM

🔥 TWENTY ONE PILOTS LASER & LIQUID SKY SHOW

Come take a ride with us as the music, lasers, and cosmos collide. 🎶✨

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10:00 PM

🌈 SENSORY-FRIENDLY SUNDAYS

Join us for Sensory-Friendly Sunday, with fun activities and a more comfortable environment for all ages to enjoy the wonder of the universe. ✨

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 10:00 AM

🪐 STARS & PLANETS

Take a tour of the night sky and explore observable planets, stars, and constellations beneath the dome. 🌌

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 1:00 PM

🍂 COLORADO SKIES: THE FALL EQUINOX

Explore stars, planets, constellations, and nebulae while learning how to make the most of your own view of the Colorado skies. 🌌

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 2:30 PM

✨ Rubin Photo of the Week ✨A little pink glow over Cerro Pachón. 💗🌄As the Sun dips below the horizon, the sky above NSF–...
09/14/2026

✨ Rubin Photo of the Week ✨

A little pink glow over Cerro Pachón. 💗🌄

As the Sun dips below the horizon, the sky above NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory transforms into a stunning wash of pink and purple—a reminder that even before the stars come out, the sky has a show of its own. 🌌

📸 Photo: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory

The new moon is TONIGHT! 🌑Ever wonder what’s actually happening when the Moon seems to disappear? Swipe to see why we ca...
09/10/2026

The new moon is TONIGHT! 🌑

Ever wonder what’s actually happening when the Moon seems to disappear? Swipe to see why we can’t see it from Earth and what happens next. 🌙✨

🌌✨ A morning under the stars, made for everyone.Join us for a Sensory Friendly Show at Fiske Planetarium, designed with ...
09/08/2026

🌌✨ A morning under the stars, made for everyone.

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Show at Fiske Planetarium, designed with a more comfortable and welcoming environment in mind. 💫

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Fiske Planetarium

Come relax, explore, and enjoy the wonder of the universe at your own pace and don’t forget to dress in your scientist best! 🌠

🌌 Your weekend plans are written in the stars.Swipe through to see what’s playing this weekend! 👀📅 September 11 & 13📍 Fi...
09/08/2026

🌌 Your weekend plans are written in the stars.

Swipe through to see what’s playing this weekend! 👀

📅 September 11 & 13
📍 Fiske Planetarium



🔭 JWST UPDATES FROM THE UNIVERSE

Explore the latest revelations from the James Webb Space Telescope and discover what JWST is teaching us about the cosmos.

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 7:00 PM

🌹LIQUID SKY GRATEFUL DEAD ON THE DOME

Take a psychedelic trip through the cosmos with Grateful Dead under the dome. 🎶✨

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 8:30 PM

🎸 CLASSIC ROCK: DOME OF LEGENDS

Journey through time and space with the legends of the early classic rock era—all under the dome. 🤘✨

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 10:00 PM

✨ WE ARE STARS

Contemplate the biggest questions of all time and explore our cosmic origins with We Are Stars, narrated by Andy Serkis. 🌌

📅 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 1:00 PM

🪐 STARS & PLANETS

Take a tour of the night sky and explore observable planets, stars, and constellations beneath the dome. 🌌

📅 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 2:30 PM

✨ Rubin Photo of the Week ✨A new view of our cosmic neighborhood. 🪨🌌This 3D rendering highlights asteroids discovered by...
09/07/2026

✨ Rubin Photo of the Week ✨

A new view of our cosmic neighborhood. 🪨🌌

This 3D rendering highlights asteroids discovered by the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory—offering a glimpse into the countless objects moving through our Solar System that Rubin is helping us uncover.

And this is only the beginning. 🔭✨

📸 Credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NSF NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA

09/04/2026

Looking for some last minute Friday night plans…? 👀

We’ve got you covered 😉💫

Come see one of our shows tonight!
🕑 7:00pm Stars & Galaxies
🕑 8:30pm Glass Animals Liquid Sky Show
🕑 10:00pm Laser Ariana Grande

Address

2414 Regent Drive
Boulder, CO
80309

Opening Hours

Friday 6:30pm - 11pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 3:30pm
6:30pm - 11pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Telephone

(303) 492-5002

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