Friday Starry Nights

Join us for a night under the stars in the newly renovated T.C. Hooper Planetarium with a new 360° full immersion dome, 4K projection, state-of-the-art lighting, dynamic 5.1 surround sound and more! 

Attention Members: If you are unable to attend a show for which you have reserved tickets, please email Kelli Cox at kycox@greenville.k12.sc.us.

6:00pm Feature Show:  Perseus & Andromeda (October 4 - November 22)  

Friday Nights 6:00pm

Join us as we follow Perseus on his quest to become a hero. We’ll see how he slays Medusa and rescues the beautiful princess Andromeda. Along the way, we’ll learn how the constellations of the fall season were placed in the sky, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons.

Recommended for age 4 and above.

The Observatory is open from 8:00pm – 9:15pm.  

7:30pm Feature Show: STARS (October 4 - November 22)

Friday Nights 7:30pm

Journey to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars. Narrated by Mark Hamill.

Recommended for ages 7 and above.

Observatory opens 8:00pm – 9:15pm

Upstate’s Sky Tonight included with the 7:30pm show

Learn what’s happening in tonight’s sky including: planets, constellations, moon phases and special celestial events.

Order Tickets Online or at the Planetarium

We accept all major credit cards. Tickets are non-refundable.

• $6.00 for Adults and Teens
• $5.00 Children (ages 4-12)
• $5.00 Senior Citizens (age 60 & over)
• $5.00 Military
• FREE - RMSC Members - GCS employees with pass
• Children age 3 and under - Not recommended

Members: When you go to purchase tickets you must be Signed In to receive your discounted rate! Simply click Sign In (or click Register to first create your web login) at the top of the page you are taken to after clicking on the “Click to Buy Tickets” button. Your discount will be reflected during checkout. Refunds will not be given if you forget to sign in.

A Ticket for Each Showtime Includes:

• “Upstate’s Sky Tonight” (7:30pm show only.)
  Learn what’s happening in tonight’s sky including: planets, constellations, moon phases and special celestial events.
• 6:00pm “Perseus & Andromeda ” or
  7:30pm “STARS”
• SpacePark 360 Virtual Rollercoaster
• Viewing at the Daniel Observatory (weather permitting)

Please arrive early.  You will need to have your ticket scanned prior to showtime.
Seating begins 15 minutes early.
Show begins promptly at showtime.
No entry after feature show begins.
Handicap visitors with walkers or wheel chairs should arrive 30 minutes early in order to request special seating.

Daniel Observatory (8:00PM – 9:15PM) on Friday Starry Nights (weather permitting)

Join our Astronomers in the Daniel Observatory for a spectacular view through the 23 inch refractor telescope.  Built in 1882 for Princeton University and used for astronomical research until 1964, this historic telescope is the 8th largest refractor in North America.

A 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, S.C. 29615   P 864.355.8900   F 864.355.8948