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Welcome to the SCCS Planetarium
 

Welcome to the Southern Cayuga Planetarium, where every journey begins with a single star. Prepare to embark on a celestial adventure unlike any other letting your imagination soar as we explore the wonders of the cosmos together. We are currently offering two ways to experience the
mysteries of space
!

 

Community Shows

Southern Cayuga Central Schools is pleased to offer evening shows for families to enjoy!  Typically these shows are offered each month from October through June.  The shows generally average 30 minutes followed by 10-15 minutes of interactive learning of space facts.  To extend your experience, the evening concludes with each family receiving a followup 'To Go' activity to be completed at home.   Please reference each month's show write up for more specific details and your reservation link. Monthly show information and links are updated by the first of each month.

January 2025 Show
ALL AVAILABLE SEATS ARE FILLED.  THE RESERVATION LINK HAS BEEN TURNED OFF! 

On Monday, January 27th, we will be hosting a double feature.  At 5:30 pm we will show 'Magic Tree House:  Space Mission' followed by 'STARS'.  Between the two shows, we will have a short discussion and display of January's constellations.    

Summary of the Shows:

Magic Tree House Space Mission (30 minutes)

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.”

Viewers peek into the tree house and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get … well, we don’t want to give the surprise away!


STARS  (20 minutes)

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe.  Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS.



Reserving Your Seats
To reserve your seats, please fill out the Google Form that is linked next to the month's show titles that you wish to attend.  Times of shows may vary, and occasionally we offer hands on activities before the show begins. 

PLEASE NOTE:  
  • The reservation form will be active as long as there are seats available. 
  • Shows are limited to 50 participants.  
  • There is no cost for admission!
  • Once you have submitted your form, within 24 hours you will receive a confirmation email.  
Our next evening event will be in March.
Check back for updated information after March 1st.

 

School Field Trips

Southern Cayuga Central Schools is pleased to announce that we are currently scheduling school field trips for the 2024-2025 school year.   We have opportunities for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Please refer to the links on the right (under 'School Field Trips') for more information on available shows!

Scheduling a Field Trip
Please use this Google Form to see available dates and share information about your interest in a school field trip to the SCCS Planetarium!
You will receive a response within 48 hours to initiate the reservation process.  

PLEASE NOTE:  
  • There is NO COST for your visit!
  • For best viewing, seating is limited to 50 student seats per show.
  • Average time for a field trip is 1 1/2 hours.  This includes:  approximately 45 minutes in the dome for a show and stellular discussion and a 45 minute followup activity.
  • For groups larger than 50 students, part of the group will begin in the classroom, while the remainder will begin in the dome.  After 45 minutes, we will 'swap locations' and activities.  PLEASE NOTE:  Classroom seating is limited to 36 seats!
  • Visits can begin as early as 8:00am but must be completed by 11:15am (except shows that are booked June 16th-25th when trips can be scheduled anytime between 8:00 am and 2:30pm)
  • We can work together to customize your field trip to best meet your curricular needs!
  • The address of the planetarium is:  2384 State Rt. 34B, Aurora, NY 13026
 
 

 

Questions?  Please contact Heather Snyder at:  snyderh@southerncayuga.org
 

 

 
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Patrick Jensen, Superintendent
2384 State Route 34B
Aurora, NY 13026
Phone: (315) 364-7211