Detroit's home for the stars

The Wayne State University Planetarium is proud to feature a state-of-the-art Spitz High Definition Digital System for a presentation of modern planetarium shows. Learn about the planets, our solar system, stars, galaxies, and other wonders of the universe. Be dazzled by one of our amazing fulldome films!

About the planetarium

The WSU Planetarium is an astronomical education resource for Wayne State University students and the larger Detroit community. In addition to hosting shows for WSU astronomy and physics courses we offer:

About our shows

Science Under the Dome

This free public science lecture series is held once a month during the academic year. LAB Night is our special Lecture at the Bar series that brings scientists out to local watering holes for a change of atmosphere.