Clark Planetarium

On Tuesday, June 9, we’ll announce the four astronauts who will orbit Earth aboard the @NASAArtemis III mission! Watch our live event at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC) to find out who will test the docking capabilities necessary for crewed Moon landings: nasa.gov/news-release/n…

If you haven't already, meet: LASER MAESTRO! The lead laserist of our Laser Brain. Laser Maestro and our Deputy Director, are proud to announce our newest #lasershow—Metal Mayhem. Opening night is 6/12; don't miss this #live light performance set to your favorite #metal jams!

Here's a recap of our #StarWarsDay celebration! Join us next May the 4th for our traditional bout of games, cosplay, droids, and more. 🤖 Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! #starwars #maythefourth #maythefourthbewithyou #revengeofthefifth

Ready to see how it's done? 🎆 Bring friends and family to strengthen the honmoon as you sing along, surrounded by vibrant lights in the Hansen Dome! 🌟 Don't miss your chance to experience the music of #KPopDemonHunters in a whole new dimension. 💫 🎟️ clarkplanetarium.org/dome

Be sure to stop by today for our #StarWarsDay celebration! Costumes are encouraged 🎉 We’re hosting activities, discussions, trivia, and more so don’t miss out on this annual event 👽 #maythe4th #maythefourthbewithyou #maythefourth #starwars

Ready to hit rewind? ⏪ Join us every weekend for Decades; presented by: Laser Maestro! 👽📼 Enjoy songs from each ten-year span going back to the 80s. Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️ Don't miss the opening show Friday at 8:15 in our Dome Theatre. tickets.clarkplanetarium.org/WebStore/Shop/… #lasershow

One week has passed since Artemis II returned to Earth after a historic mission around the Moon. We laughed, we cried, and we pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, setting the stage for future innovation and exploration. We’re just getting started.

Hello, Moon. It’s great to be back. Here’s a taste of what the Artemis II astronauts photographed during their flight around the Moon. Check out more photos from the mission: nasa.gov/artemis-ii-mul…

The full #ArtemisII livestream as seen from our IMAX® Theatre! youtu.be/MVdDx5PQXa8

Need more space? Our exhibits are always free. 🌠 #clarkplanetarium #needsomespace #space

What would you do if the fate of the world rested on you? 🚀 Experience @projecthailmary as part of our #SciFiMonth showcase! 🤩 In the darkest corners of the Universe, hope still shines. 🌟 🎟️ Tickets coming soon for our #IMAX® theatre. 3/20–28. 🔗 saltlakecounty.gov/clark-planetar…

Coming soon... 🤖👽 #SciFiMonth #clarkplanetarium

BIG NEWS! 📰 We've been voted one of the Top 3 #Planetariums in the U.S. by @USATODAY! 🪐 We are beyond grateful to those who voted, shared the word, and continue to support our mission. Your dedication helps make #ClarkPlanetarium a place where curiosity thrives! 🌠 Thank you!

Members enjoy sneak peeks, free shows, & other special perks! Don't miss a members-only preview of "Wild Asia" this Thursday at 6:00 PM. Stay for "Myths and Realities of How Wolf Reintroduction Changed Yellowstone" with Dr. Dan MacNulty from @USUAggies! This lecture free to all.

NASA captured an incredible #solarflare this week! ☀️ On February 4th, this flare was monitored in ultraviolet light by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. 🔭 Read more about this flare through #NASA's blog! nasa.gov/image-article/…

#ClarkPlanetarium exists because of people like you! 🪐 Today, we would be honored to earn your vote. 🌌 Voting is quick, free, and can be done once per day, per device, through Sunday, February 8! 🚀 Vote now at: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/clark-p…

Join us TONIGHT for Clark After Dark: Science on Ice! 🧊 There's cold, then there's frozen-depths-of-space-cold. 🌌 We're kicking off 2026 exploring the fascinating science of ice, cold, and cryogenic extremes. ❄️ Get tickets now and join us at 7 pm! scienceonice26.eventbrite.com/?aff=FB

Utah Mammoth and Clark Planetarium face off! 🏒 Discover the science behind hockey pucks and ice rinks with free pre-game STEM activities! 📷 Join us at the Clark Planetarium Learning Space tomorrow from 2:30-6:30pm to participate. 📷 #ClarkPlanetarium #UtahMammoth #SLC

🪩 Happy New Year! 🎊 Here's a recap of our After Noon Year's Eve event. 🥂 We're open until 10 pm tonight, so stop by before 2025 is over! 🥳 #NYE2025Celebration #NYE #newyearseve #clarkplanetarium

The holiday season is almost over! 🎅 Ring in the new year with Laser Maestro at our New Year's Eve Cosmic Countdown. 🪩🎉 Tickets are available now on our website! 🎟️ Enjoy lasers, lights, and all sorts of cosmic jams. 🌃 #CosmicLightShow #clarkplanetarium #SaltLakeCity #NYE