OCC Planetarium

Come join us to discover space in a real planetarium! The experience begins in the lobby with an introduction to how astronomers study space and an exploration of the facility’s exhibits. Current highlights include a fascinating collection of meteorites, Orange County’s only Foucault pendulum, and NOAA’s Science on a Sphere.
Students then enter the impressive 50-foot dome theater, where a pre-show introduces the main themes of the feature film. A variety of educational films are available and align with NGSS standards.
Following the film, students enjoy a guided tour of the constellations visible in the night sky on the date of their visit, followed by a brief question-and-answer session with an astronomy student. Most field trip programs are led by current OCC students, providing a unique opportunity for students to learn from peers actively studying astronomy.

Field trips last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• All grades K-12 are invited
• All Learners require a ticket to participate
• Parents/ Guardians need a ticket to participate, credit card fees apply
• One Parent or guardian permitted so learners have access to tickets
• Siblings may participate, ticket is required
• All tickets are final and non-refundable
• Details for the day of will be emailed a few days prior