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Beyond the Sun (Sensory Friendly)
William M. Staerkel Planetarium
2400 W. Bradley Ave.
Champaign, Illinois 61821
(217) 351-2568
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The Staerkel Planetarium offers matinée shows with sensory-friendly settings on selected Saturdays.
Sensory-friendly shows have "lights up, sound down" settings and a relaxed atmosphere
where patrons can come, go, and move around as needed.
Sensory-friendly shows are great for guests with autism spectrum disorder,
sensory sensitivities, or young children.
All are welcome, even if you don't need sensory accommodations!
While Celeste is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book
on astronomy she receives an unexpected visit from Moon.
Together, they will 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.
Admission is $8 for adults or $7 for Parkland students,
seniors 65 and older, or children 12 and under.
Tickets can be purchased online or are sold at the door
beginning a half-hour before the show.
Members of the Friends of the Staerkel Planetarium are admitted for free.