Public Planetarium Shows
At ODU's Lê Planetarium
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM
$5 per person
Chemistry Building – Room 1001
For the remainder of the spring semester, our Wednesday night shows are free to ODU students, faculty, and staff with an ODU ID.
April 15 – Planetarium Show: Science and Satellites – This program explores the rapidly growing population of artificial satellites orbiting Earth, now numbering in the tens of thousands when including both active spacecraft and debris. Audiences will examine how satellites are launched, the types of fuels that make spaceflight possible, and how different orbital paths serve purposes ranging from communication & navigation to Earth observation and scientific research.
We’ll highlight the typical operational lifetimes of satellites and the challenges posed by orbital decay and space debris. Through a combination of real-world examples and visualizations, viewers will gain an understanding of how satellites have become essential infrastructure supporting modern society while also raising important questions about sustainability in Earth’s orbital environment.
Recommended Ages 6+
Upcoming Shows
April 14 – Naro Minded: Back to the Future III (FREE!)
April 15 – Science and Satellites: Orbiting the Modern World
April 22 – Birth of Planet Earth
April 29 – Supervolcanoes (Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch)
See more planetarium shows, movie nights, or public events on our website: www.odu.edu/planetarium