for Educators

Eclipse Preview

Grades 9-12 | Prepare for the upcoming 2023 & 2024 solar eclipses.

  • Strasenburgh Planetarium, Virtual
  • Planetarium Digistar Presentation
  • Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
  • Earth Science, Space Science, Technology & Applications of Science

We prepare for the solar eclipses that are coming soon to western New York: a partial eclipse on October 14, 2023, and a total eclipse on April 8, 2024. Get the outer-space view of what makes an eclipse, review the solar eclipse of 2017, learn where you must be to get the best views in 2023 and 2024, and what to watch for. Content can be adapted to the needs of your class; teachers are invited to email Planetarium Director Steve Fentress at sfentress@rmsc.org for more information. 

**Seating capacity may be limited in compliance with public health guidelines in effect on the day of your visit. Maximum capacity includes all students, teachers, aides, chaperones, parents, and siblings.

 


How To Book

Need More Information?

  • Contact: Guest Services
  • Phone: 585.697.1942


When Is It?

  • Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Start Date: 10/11/2022
  • End Date: 06/23/2023
  • Program Length: 45 min. plus seating time
  • Earliest Start Time: 10am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 15
  • Maximum Attendance: 90

How Much Does It Cost?

  • Planetarium Group Admission (for 1 show): $10 per person; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member Adults free

    COMBO: $5 additional charge when adding Museum Group Admission or another Planetarium Show Admission

    In-Person Lunch Fee: $30 per class, students required to bring bag lunches
  • Minimum Student Charge: 15 students