Planetarium Closed Until May 9, 2020 | Dooley Planetarium

Our History

Serving the Pee Dee for 41 years!

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Schools and Groups can arrange a private show

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Free Public Programs

Offered twice a month on Sunday afternoons.

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James "Ed" Dooley

Remembering our first director.

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Planetarium Closed Until May 9, 2020

All programs (private and public) in the Planetarium are cancelled until after May 9, 2020. If the University reopens prior to this date we will begin to offer programs again.

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Full Dome Catalog

Browse our catalog of licensed shows to see learn about upcoming programs!

Private Shows - Closed until May 9, 2020

Schedule a private show for your school, organization, or civic group!

2020 Public Shows - Closed until May 9, 2020

Join us on a Sunday afternoon for a free program!

Community Service

Astronomy Day at State Museum

STEM Programs

At local schools in the Pee Dee.

Halloween at the Observatory

Observatory Events

Public Viewing Sessions in Fall/Spring

Pecan Festival

Festivals