DONALD E. BIANCHI PLANETARIUM
Planetarium From Outside located on the CSUN campus within the complex of Science Buildings, adjacent to the building formerly known as Science Building 3, now Citrus Hall, the Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium (shown in the accompanying photo) provides bi-weekly star shows and other programs not only for CSUN students but also for the many communities of the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
There will be no more Planetarium shows until further notice
Planetarium Schedules will be updated as soon as the Program resumes. Please check back.
For show information: call 818.677.5601
ADMISSION
General admission: $6 for one show, $10 for two shows
Student admission: $4 for one show, $7 for two shows
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Please be prompt. For our guests' enjoyment, there is no admittance after the program starts.
TICKETS
Tickets are available at the door prior to show time. To ensure a seat, advance ticket purchase is recommended.
To order tickets, call the A.S. Box Office: 818.677.2488 [Monday - Friday: 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.]
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
Parking is enforced 24/7 everywhere on campus. All parking lots have parking permit dispensers and/or an attendant booth. Purchase your parking permit and follow the posted parking instructions before you walk over to the Planetarium. We recommend using Lot G4, located on Zelzah Avenue. The cost of the parking permit is $6.00 per vehicle.
Campus Map and Directions
PAST SPEAKERS
For your convenience, here is a list and accompanying descriptions of our past speaker
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ABOUT THE BIANCHI PLANETARIUM
The Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium is operated by CSUN's Department of Physics and Astronomy. It is named after the founding dean of our College of Science and Mathematics, who was instrumental in obtaining the funds for Science Buildings III and IV and the Planetarium. The late Dr. Adrian Herzog was the first planetarium director, and the design concept is his. With the support of Dean Edward J. Carroll, Jr., the planetarium began offering regularly scheduled public shows for the first time in 2002. At the heart of our 100-seat star theater lies the Spitz-512 Star Projector, capable of recreating the night sky on our 40-foot dome with accuracy and brilliance. Over 2,000 stars, the five visible planets, and all of the apparent motions of the sky come alive overhead in a unique and relaxing environment. The Bianchi Planetarium is also equipped to support large format image projection and captivating digital sound. For rental information, or to schedule private shows, please call 818.677.5601 or email us.
PLANETARIUM STAFF
ADDITIONAL LINKS
General Links
www.at-la.com
@LA has been received numerous honors and awards, including being designated as "Best Community Site in the U.S." and now has over 88,000 links, classified in 8,500+ categories.
General Astronomy
www.universetoday.com
An excellent site with exciting information on the space sciences. www.badastronomy.com The brain child of Dr. Phil Plait, "The Bad Astronomer." This site dispells the myths and rumors that flood the sciences.
www.space.com
www.astronomy.com
Everything current in the space sciences www.jpl.nasa.gov JPL's site containing information on current NASA missions and much more.
Other Planetaria
Drescher Planetarium, Santa Monica, CA
www.smc.edu/planetarium
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA
www.griffithobservatory.org