Programs explore the solar system, distant galaxies, and the constellations.
Private showings can be arranged for school field trips, private parties, and clubs. The planetarium store sells astronomy-related toys, souvenirs, and other materials. For teachers, the planetarium has a large selection of astronomical resource materials. The Maynard F. Jordan Observatory was installed in 1901 and is used by students for their course work in astronomy. The observatory houses an Alvan Clark refractor telescope and is available to the general public during special hours.