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JENKS PLANETARIUM


*Exciting New Planetarium Shows*  

Explore the night sky with our engaging, awe-inspiring shows at the Jenks Planetarium!  The 50-foot high definition SciDome provides the ultimate screen for seeing planets up close, flying to distant stars and galaxies, and even rediscovering our own earth in ways never thought possible. From a complex black hole to the simplicity of a constellation, audiences will walk away with a new understanding of our cosmos. Shows will interest everyone from the young to the young at heart.  All shows last approximately 50 minutes.

» 2023 Summer Flyer
 
To make a reservation for a Planetarium show you may:

  • Pay online with a credit card (Discover/Mastercard/Visa, $7 per person). Click on the list of shows below to make online reservations.
  • Call the Jenks Community Education office at 918-298-0340 and pay using a credit card ($7 per person).
  • Visit the Jenks Community Education office and pay using a credit card, cash or check ($7 per person).
  • No cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted at the door. 




     April Shows

4/4/2023        Eclipses Cross America

4/11/2023      From Earth to Saturn

4/18/2023      My House Has Stars*

4/25/2023      Undiscovered Worlds


     May Shows

5/02/2023       Earth, Moon & Sun


June Shows

Tuesday, June 20 @ 6:30pm      Eclipses Crossing America*

Thursday, June 22 @ 6:30pm      Eclipses Crossing America*

Saturday, June 24 @ 11am       Stone Age Stories

Saturday, June 24 @ 8:30pm      The Spring Sky-Rooftop Telescope Following**

Monday, June 26 @ 6:30pm      Eclipses Crossing America*

Wednesday, June 28 @ 6:30pm      Eclipses Crossing America*


July Shows

Tuesday, July 25 @ 6:30pm        Apollo 11: Man's First Step onto the Moon

Thursday, July 27 @ 6:30pm    Expedition Reef

Saturday, July 29 @ 11am   My House has Stars

Saturday, July 29 @ 8:30pm  The Summer Sky - Rooftop Telescope Following***


August Shows

Wednesday, August 2 @ 6:30pm  The Sistine Chapel****


ECLIPSES CROSSING AMERICA:

In October 2023 and April 2024, North America will be experiencing two Solar Eclipses. This show will introduce to you why these are rare and majestic events and the best locations for viewing both.


*         Eclipses Crossing America - This show costs $9.00, glasses are included.

**       The Spring Sky - Rooftop Telescope parties are to follow, weather permitting

***      The Summer Sky -  Rooftop Telescope parties are to follow, weather permitting                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ****    The Sistine Chapel - This show displays real paintings as seen in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, which contain some artistic nudity.       Parental discretion is recommended.


Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. If you make reservations prior to the show, your name will appear on a list at the door and will be checked off prior to entering. (Tickets will not be issued at the time of purchase and you do not need to show proof of purchase.) General seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Private groups such as schools, scouts, birthday parties and business meetings are welcome. Contact Dan Zielinski, Planetarium Director, 918-299-4415, ext. 3307 or email him at dan.zielinski@jenksps.org for details or to schedule an event. 

The Jenks Planetarium is housed on the 3rd floor in the Dr. Kirby A. Lehman Center for the Study of Math and Science Center on the Jenks High School Campus.  An elevator is available.  

Parking is available on both the east and the west sides of the building, either in the oval parking lot, or the parking lot north of the football stadium.


 205 E. B Street                                                                                                                                                                                           Jenks, OK 74037


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