Planetarium
The P-H-M Planetarium teaches children and adults about astronomy and the scientists and explorers who have studied and traveled outer space.
(Also see: www.transitofvenus.org/phm/index.htm.)
Art Klinger, Planetarium Director
2009/2010 Public Show Schedule
Please join us for a regularly scheduled public show.
Let There Be Night
The PHM Planetarium was awarded a Toyota TAPESTRY grant both to develop a planetarium program that addresses dark sky issues and to implement a district-wide experiment to quantify the sky glow in our community. This significant endeavor will dovetail with the 2009 International Year of Astronomy.
The PHM Educational Foundation and Jordan Toyota are providing additional support from within the community. Details are emerging at www.lettherebenight.com.
Adult Education
Adults can enjoy astronomy classes at the PHM Planetarium through the PHM Community Education program. Unlock the mysteries of the universe as you explore man's last frontier--outer space. You will be introduced to the marvels of the heavens in our artificial planetarium sky to discover the motions of the planets, moon and sun, as well as utilizing telescopes to observe the moon, stars and other objects in the heavens.
P-H-M Planetarium Clear Sky Chart:
See http://www.transitofvenus.org/phm/index.htm for extensive links to the collection of museum artifacts; maps and directions; upcoming events; the history of the facility; the Clear Sky Clock; and a gallery of images. Note: This private website about the PHM Planetarium & Air/Space Museumand its contents are not sponsored by PHM.
For local lighting issues, see www.nightwise.org, which includes the Night Vision program. In this precursor to Let There Be Night, students measure the community's sky glow (www.nightwise.org/nightvision.htm.
AstroCamp at YMCA Camp Eberhart is an opportunity for youths to learn constellations and observe deep sky objects with telescopes in a summer camp environment. See http://analyzer.depaul.edu/paperplate/astrocamp.htm.