The Robinson Planetarium

Schedule:

November 14 and 21 — The Season of Light holiday and winter programs, show begins at 7 p.m. 

No program November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. 

December 5, 12, 19 — The Season of Light holiday and winter night sky programs, show begins at 7 p.m. 

No program December 26 or January 2. 

January 9, 16, 23, 30 — Michigan’s winter skies, show begins at 7 p.m.

Guests should enter through the northeast Williams Street entrance of Peelle Hall. Directional signs will guide visitors to the entrance. The planetarium offers 68 theater-style seats and recommends arriving 10 to 15 minutes early for preferred seating. On-street parking is available on Williams Street.

For more information, contact Planetarium Director Mark Fairclough at 265.5161 ext. 4788 or email mfairclough@adrian.edu.

History

Built in 1966, the Robinson Planetarium features a 30-foot dome and a Spitz A-3-P star projector. The planetarium is named after distinguished industrialist Herbert Robinson, who provided funds for the construction of the facility. In 2012, the planetarium received a fresh look and Full Dome capabilities, renovations that were funded through generous gifts from the Maurice and Dorothy Stubnitz Foundation.

Location

The Robinson Planetarium is housed in Peelle Hall, which sits at the corner of Charles and Williams streets. The entrance is on Williams Street.

Adrian College & The Community 

The Robinson Planetarium serves the Adrian community in a variety of ways. It is used not only for teaching the college’s astronomy courses, but also as a site for a host of entertaining and educational programs offered throughout the academic year. These shows are free and open to the public. Special shows for school groups (K-12) may also be arranged by emailing mfairclough@adrian.edu .