John Deere Planetarium and Carl Gamble Observatory
School group programs are now available. Call 309-794-7318 for more information.
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The observatory features a Celestron C14 computer-driven 14-inch reflector telescope. The observatory is open to the public on special occasions.
Full-dome shows with new projector
The planetarium unveiled a new digital projection system in time for its annual Seasons of Light show in December 2018. (Read more)
A passion for the stars, a mission for Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø
In 1969, a Saturn V rocket thrust Apollo 11 towards the moon. That same year, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø threw open the doors to its new John Deere Planetarium and Carl Gamble Observatory. (Read more)
Hours
Open to the public during special events; call 309-794-7318 or email Jennifer Milner for more information or program appointments.