April 16, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present public showings of “Wonders of the Universe” and “Forces of Nature” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147.

Wonders of the Universe

Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion, you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you’ll fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system.

Forces of Nature

Come close to nature’s most powerful and extreme forces. Cameras capture large-scale volcanoes, earthquakes, and storms as a team of scientists travel the world in an attempt to figure out what causes these dangerous, yet undeniably thrilling natural occurrences. Putting their lives on the line in the name of scientific discovery, the experts forge their way through erupting pits, through volcanic flows, along fault lines, and in cars heading straight for tornados’ eyes. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances your viewing experience.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets are not sold at the door, so they must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.

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March 18, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present public showings of “Lifestyles of the Stars” and “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.

“Lifestyles of the Stars”

This “AstroTours” romp features a brilliant (but wacky) tour bus driver who takes the audience on a tour of the “homes” of the stars. A family of “space tourists” asks all the right questions about stellar temperatures, composition, and stellar evolution. Our Astrobus guide, Tachyon, drives passengers to nebulae to explain star formation. Visits to a red dwarf, blue/white giant, red supergiant, and yellow stars include close calls with a stellar flare and a supernova. Complete with discussions about neutron stars and black holes.

“Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”

Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ship’s navigator, an astronomy book. This short is produced with modern 3-D digital animation and a soundtrack with spectacular effects created at George Lucas’s Skywalker Ranch.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances your viewing experience.

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Feb. 13, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present public showings of “Hubble Vision 2” and “Extreme Planets” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance either online at

Hubble Vision 2

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers and made an astonishing array of discoveries. “Hubble Vision 2” takes the best and most exciting Hubble images and weaves them into an engaging story of cosmic exploration.

Extreme Planets

For centuries, humanity has wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. Now, we are finally one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery in 1995 of the first planet orbiting another star, we now know that planets are not unique to our own Solar System. This production explores what makes a planet “Earth-like” in the first place, and takes an immersive full dome tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we’re looking for.

The Bushman Planetarium, located in Agenstein Hall, room 147, features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances the viewing experience.For more information, please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu.��

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Jan. 16, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present a public showing of “Stars of the Pharaohs” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of their original splendor.

The planetarium is located in Agenstein Hall, room 147. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.��

For more information, please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu.��

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Dec. 10, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present public showings of “Mystery of the Christmas Star” in December.

• Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.��
• Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m.

“Mystery of the Christmas Star”

Journey back over 2,000 years to Bethlehem to discover a scientific explanation for the biblical story of the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story aims to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

The planetarium is located in Agenstein Hall room 147. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person. Please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu for more information.

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Nov. 5, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present a public showing of “Nine Planets and Counting” and “Journey to the Stars”  at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14.

“Nine Planets and Counting”

Take a tour to explore the variety of objects that populate the solar system. Along the way, examine each planet individually and then step back to look at the big picture: rocky worlds compared to gas giants and more. Learn what a planet is and how many call the solar system home.

“Journey to the Stars”

Witness the life and death of stars, including the sun. Extraordinary images captured by telescopes on Earth and in space, combined with stunning never-before-seen images of physics-based simulations, will launch through time and space for an incredible trek through the night sky. Tour stellar formations, explore new celestial mysteries and discover the fascinating story that connects Earth to the stars. Those who come along for the journey may never see the sky in the same way again. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.

The Bushman Planetarium is located in Agenstein Hall, room 147. The planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances your viewing experience.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military, and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu for more information.

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Oct. 17, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present a public showing of “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” and “Moon Witch”  at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

“Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”

Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ship’s navigator, an astronomy book. This short is produced with modern 3-D digital animation and a soundtrack with spectacular effects created at George Lucas’s Skywalker Ranch.

“Moon Witch”

All around the world, people have imagined seeing all sorts of strange things and faces in the moon. Moon Witch is a fast-paced, entertaining and informative look at the moon – why the moon appears larger near the horizon, why it seems like the moon follows you, and why the moon goes through phases.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances your viewing experience.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person, during regular business hours. Please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu if you would like to purchase tickets in person.

The Bushman Planetarium is located in room 147 of Agenstein Hall on the ���߲����� campus.

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March 14, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present public showings at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 14 and Friday, March 21. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147.

Friday, March 14 “Sea Monsters”

Journey 80 million years back in time to an age when mighty dinosaurs dominated the land and an equally astonishing assortment of ferocious creatures swam, hunted, and fought for survival beneath the vast, mysterious prehistoric seas. Stunning, photo-realistic imagery re-creates the perilous underwater realm of two young, dolphin-sized marine reptiles called Dolichorhynchops, or Dollies, and follows their incredible journey through waters ruled by some of the most awesome predators ever to prowl the Earth’s oceans.

Friday, March 21 “Wonders of the Universe” & “Hubble Vision 2”

“Wonders of the Universe”

Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion, you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you’ll fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system.

“Hubble Vision 2”

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers and made an astonishing array of discoveries. “Hubble Vision 2” takes the best and most exciting Hubble images and woven them into an engaging story of cosmic exploration.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is slightly tilted, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances the viewing experience.

The planetarium is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, military, and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall room 140 during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m.

���߲����� is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Feb. 7, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at ���߲����� will present public showings at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 and Friday, Feb. 21. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147.

Friday, Feb. 14 “Sea Monsters”

Journey 80 million years back in time to an age when mighty dinosaurs dominated the land – and an equally astonishing assortment of ferocious creatures swam, hunted, and fought for survival beneath the vast, mysterious prehistoric seas. Stunning, photo-realistic imagery re-creates the perilous underwater realm of two young, dolphin-sized marine reptiles called Dolichorhynchops, or Dollies, and follows their incredible journey through waters ruled by some of the most awesome predators ever to prowl the Earth’s oceans.

Friday, Feb. 21 “Black Holes”

They lurk in the universe like cosmic dragons, unseen voids with the energy of a million suns. They can devour entire stars, and once in their grasp, nothing, not even light, can escape. Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of the black hole. Designed for all audiences, this full-length production features 3-D simulations of black holes and the strange physical and visual effects they can create. With the help of science advisors from around the country, audiences will be able to see and feel what it might be like to approach the supermassive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy, or speculate on the existence of “wormholes,” theoretical portholes in space and time.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances the viewing experience.

The planetarium is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, military, and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall room 140 during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m.

���߲����� is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .��

Dec. 10, 2024–���߲�����’s Bushman Planetarium, located in Agenstein Hall room 147, will offer two shows during the month of December.��

The planetarium will show “Mystery of the Christmas Star” and “Stars of the Pharaohs” at the following times:

• 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 22
• 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21

“Mystery of the Christmas Star”

Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Biblical story of the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

“Stars of the Pharaohs”

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. Learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of their original splendor.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances the viewing experience.

The planetarium is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall room 140 during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m.

���߲����� is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .��