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Dupont Planetarium

Dupont Planetarium

Thoroughbred Country

Thoroughbred Country
The Dupont Planetarium is housed at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center on the campus of USC-Aiken. The 45-seat theater has a 30-foot diameter tilted dome and uses a Sky-Skan automation system to control video, still images and other special video effects. The centerpiece of the theater is a Digistar II graphics projector system that displays more than 9,000 stars down to the eighth magnitude. Two large sundials, a variety of telescopes and the only known camera obscura that displays real time images on a planetarium dome complement the facility. Shows are 1st and 3rd Friday & Sat. of each month at 7pm & 8pm. We also offer an Early Bird Special with lower ticket price and first Saturday of each month 4 & 5 pm.
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Aiken
Midlands
471 University PKWY,
Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-3654
Info & Amenities
Location
Take I-20 exit 18 to Hwy. 19 S. At the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Hwy. 118 Bypass, turn right onto 118 and follow the signs for USC Aiken.
Admission
Adults $4.50; seniors $3.50; children (K-12th grades) $2.50; children younger than 4 not admitted. Some prices may change based on show.
Checks Accepted
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Every Saturday, call for special show times.
Days and Holidays Closed
New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Christmas eve/day
Visa/Master Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes
Discover Card
Yes

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