The latest information on Planetarium Astronomy Shows can be found on the Star Shows page , and the latest Laser Show information can be found on the Laser Shows page . Additionally, there are several Live Star-Talks called What's Up which emphasize current celestial happenings. Laser shows are sound and light entertainment shows. Laser artists create abstract and graphic images in laser light to interpret the music. Thus the show takes on the character of the music.
Admissions vary with the particular show.
Currently, there is no system to purchase advance tickets to shows. Tickets are sold 30 minutes before showtime in the Planetarium lobby. The telescopes are located in the Observatory on the roof of the Durham Science Building. They are often used on What's Up nights, which is a traditional live star-talk. The planetarium is just a theater.