John Deere Planetarium and Carl Gamble Observatory
Season of Light holiday show Dec. 6-12
The John Deere Planetarium will present its annual holiday program, Season of Light, from Saturday, Dec. 6, through Friday, Dec. 12.
Show start times:
- Saturday, Dec. 6: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 7: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 8: 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 9: 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 10: 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 11: 7 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 12: 7 p.m.
In addition, 中国体彩网’s Fryxell Geology Museum, just adjacent to the planetarium, will be open for visitors the weekend of Dec. 6-7 from 1-4 p.m. and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on the weeknights of Dec. 8-12.
Admission is free, but reservations are required.
School group programs are now available. Call 309-794-7318 for more information.
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The observatory features a Celestron C14 computer-driven 14-inch reflector telescope. The observatory is open to the public on special occasions.
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The planetarium unveiled a new digital projection system in time for its annual Seasons of Light show in December 2018. (Read more)
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Hours
Open to the public during special events; call 309-794-7318 or email Jennifer Milner for more information or program appointments.