Appold Planetarium
The Appold Planetarium is essential to Lourdes University’s community outreach efforts.
Imagine the ultimate space vacation. Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto. Dive over the ice cliffs of Uranus’ moon Miranda at breath-taking speeds. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Dare the lightning storms at Jupiter and explore the surface of Mars. Where will they end up?
$5 Adults | $4 Children 12 and Under
Reservations are recommended.
Contact the Appold Planetarium at 419-517-8897.
About the Planetarium
Appold Planetarium provides real-time 3D sky simulations, full-dome shows, and multimedia presentations.
Built in 1964, the former Copernicus Planetarium underwent renovations in 2006 to become a digital immersive theater. The planetarium features SciDome, a single projector full-dome video system powered by Starry Night software. Thanks to generous donors James and Patricia Appold, the Appold Planetarium has allowed for the expansion of astronomy instruction for Lourdes’ undergraduate programs, as well as biology and education.
Public shows bring in a cross-section of the community and have been used to educate people of all ages, from preschoolers through senior citizens. Lourdes students, staff, and faculty receive discounted admission to public events.
For more information, contact the Planetarium at
planetarium@lourdes.edu or 419-517-8897.
Astronomy Links
RECOMMENDED LINKS
- Basics of Astronomy: a great place to get started
- Naked eye astronomy is all about what you can see even without a telescope.
- Google Sky: browse the universe, locate planets and constellations in the sky, zoom in to distant galaxies and nebulae.
- Hands-On Solar Activities: the YPOP Solar Classroom is filled with hands-on, solar related activities.
- Exploratorium: discover your weight and age on other planets!
- Backyard astronomy has resources for people ready to set up their own telescope.
- Computer games are the fun way to learn about stars, asteroids, galaxies, and more!
- Amateur Astronomy at Home has links to a range of introductory astronomy sites.
NASA LINKS
- NASA Climate Kids demystifies the “Big Questions” about global climate change using 4-6th-grade-level language, colorful illustrations, humor, interactivity, and games.
- SciJinks Weather Laboratory targets middle-schoolers. It explains the reasons for the seasons, the tides, and other weather and Earth science mysteries in colorful “Now I get it!” pages.
- SunTrek: take a journey into space and find out more about the Sun and its effect on the Earth.
- The Evening Sky Map & Calendar: a two-page guide to the night sky.
- Toledo Astronomical Association: offers star parties (open to the public) and telescope advice.
Bring a Group
Learn about our programs for Groups and Private Shows.
