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The exterior of the Planetarium.

About the Planetarium

The Illinois State University Planetarium was established September 1, 1964 by the Department of Physics.

Stop By

The planetarium is the white-domed structure located on the east end of Felmley Hall of Science, located at the corner of College Avenue and School Street in Normal.

Contact Us

Planetarium Director
Thomas Willmitch
trwillm@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-2496

Department of Physics
(309) 438-8756

Mailing Address

Illinois State University Planetarium
Campus Box 4560
Normal, IL 61790-4560

Our Mission

  • Provide a popular form of enriching entertainment.
  • Contribute to good University-Community relations.
  • Introduce and recruit potential students.