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Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

William M. Staerkel Planetarium

2400 W. Bradley Ave.

Champaign, Illinois 61821


(217) 351-2568


Category

History & Education

Hours

March 6, 2026

8:00pm

March 7, 2026

2:00pm

March 13, 2026

8:00pm

March 14, 2026

2:00pm

March 27, 2026

8:00pm

March 28, 2026

2:00pm

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With powerful telescopes, scientists have found that most stars have planets!
A huge diversity of worlds is out there, just waiting to be discovered.
But the big question remains: is there another life out there?

Admission is $8 for adults or $7 for Parkland students,
seniors 62 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.

Category

History & Education

Hours

March 6, 2026

8:00pm

March 7, 2026

2:00pm

March 13, 2026

8:00pm

March 14, 2026

2:00pm

March 27, 2026

8:00pm

March 28, 2026

2:00pm

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