Space Lab Planetarium opened in 1969, and visitors enjoy shows on the 30 ft dome using the Spitz A5 mechanical star projector. Recently, solar panels were installed on the roof to reduce energy costs. Read more.
The RMSC received a 3 year grant from NASA to fund the development of "NASA Family Day" events here at the planetarium and museum to create more interest in science among 5th-7th graders. Read more.
Take the Carl Sagan Planet Walk from The Commons in downtown Ithaca to the Sciencenter (1.2 km) while listening to the audio tour podcast of the solar system hosted by "The Science Guy" Bill Nye. Read more.
Houses the 10th largest paleontological collection in the US with approximately 3 million specimens. A highlight is the Hyde Park Mastodon which is one of the most complete examples in the world. Read more.
Visit the Our Place in Space interactive astronomy gallery. There you will find a fragment of the Canyon Diablo meteorite which landed in Arizona around 50000 years ago, creating the Barringer Crater. Read more.
