Welcome to the Sudekum Planetarium

At the center of the Judith Payne Turner Theatre’s 63-foot dome is is the GOTO Chiron optical star projector, which produces a staggering 6.5 million stars. The Chiron’s breathtakingly realistic night sky works in tandem with a Digistar 5 fulldome projection system. This hybrid system is unparalleled throughout the United States. Combined with our SkyLase laser system, our suite of projection technologies is ready to sweep you away with the wonders of the night sky, cutting edge science, and stunning journeys across our planet, galaxy and beyond. Come explore space with us and add some adventure to your day!