Welcome to the William Brish Planetarium
We are offering 2 FABULOUS public shows on Tuesday, May 24.
Face masks are optional. Social distancing is required until further notice.
Beyond the Sun (SOLD OUT)
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From Earth to the Universe (SOLD OUT)
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Celeste is a little girl who wants to explore the Universe, find new Earths and learn how to find exoplanets.
While fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet hunters, who observe the sky in search of planets like Earth. Many adventures are yet to come. But first, she needs some rest. Celeste drops off to sleep waiting for the next visit of Moon. |
On a clear, dark night, most of us, at one time or another, have gazed upon the stars and wondered about all those tiny points of light. Many of us are able to identify different patterns and constellations in the stars. But, what are those tiny points of light? This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.
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- All tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Tickets for public programs are available at http://wbp.booktix.com/. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Tickets go on sale 2 weeks prior to a show.
- Masks are optional.
- In order to observe social distancing protocols, the planetarium capacity has been reduced to 32 individuals.
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Airplanes fly through the air with vertical blades. Helicopters fly through the air too, but their blades are horizontal. How can each type of aircraft fly with blades that are oriented in different directions? Join STEM/Planetarium Resource teacher Alicia Robertson as we investigate - Rubberband Helicopters!
Free STEM kit provided by JLG Industries. Kits will be available for pick up only at the planetarium on a first come, first served basis on Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm and Wednesday, May 18, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Materials List:
STEM Kit:
Free STEM kit provided by JLG Industries. Kits will be available for pick up only at the planetarium on a first come, first served basis on Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm and Wednesday, May 18, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Materials List:
STEM Kit:
- lab safety goggles (you may have them from a previous program)
- plastic propeller
- paper clip
- craft stick
- card stock
- rubber bands
- masking tape
- scissors
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geneWilliam Brish Planetarium
820 Commonwealth Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-766-2898 roberali@wcps.k12.md.us Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M-F (We are not open to the general public during the school day. Limited daytime group visits during the WCPS School year by Appointment Only. ) |
Apollo 11 Command Module
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About UsOperated by the Washington County Public Schools System, the William Brish Planetarium serves K-12 students throughout Washington County August - June.
Public Programs are also offered throughout the school year on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. Please see our Public Programs Schedule for more information. Select dates during the summer. We are not open for individual viewings during the day. However, we are available for private group showings during the school day on a limited basis. For more information on scheduling the use of the planetarium for your group please visit the Non-WCPS Groups Information page or contact us for more information. |
We have Upgraded!
The William Brish Planetarium is now a fully digital planetarium! All programs are now digital full-dome presentations that immerse you in astronomy, earth science, biology and more as never before utilizing the Spitz Sci-Dome XD-S full-dome digital system. To learn more about our new system and what types of things you can expect to see during your visit, check out the Spitz Inc. website found at http://www.spitzinc.com/planetarium/scidome/
Where we're located:
The William Brish Planetarium is located at 820 Commonwealth Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740.
