About

WHAT is Fiske?

Fiske is the largest planetarium in the Rocky Mountain region. The planetarium opened in 1975 with a generous donation from Wallace Franz Fiske (class of 1917) and is within the College of Arts & Sciences, Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences Department.

Interested in stargazing? Visit Sommers-Bausch Observatory (next to Fiske) --- the observatory provides free open houses throughout the year.

WHAT does Fiske do?

We're open to the public Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and offer a diverse range of fulldome films, star talks, live talks, laser fantasy and liquid sky music shows, concerts, and theatrical productions. Plus, we host large public gatherings during celestial events, such as eclipses, conjunctions, etc. and NASA-related launches/landings.

We serve CU faculty and students, local schools and teachers, our community, and out of town visitors.

WHY?

Our mission is to create innovative, immersive, and inclusive experiences to engage and inspire communities by connecting science, technology, and the arts.

HOW?

Our 65-foot diameter dome is the largest planetarium between Chicago and Los Angeles and seats 200 guests. Our 8K Sky-Skan projection system, cutting-edge content, dazzling visuals, and fantastic sound system are unparalleled. Plus, we have a MegaStar projector which shows 10 million stars and the Milky Way, creating one of the most beautiful indoor skies ever. 

WHERE is Fiske?

Fiske Planetarium is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado.

WHO works at Fiske?

Fiske's dedicated staff of astronomers, educators, and animators deliver world-class educational experiences for CU students, their instructors, visiting students and teachers, and kids of all ages in our local community. Meet our planetarium staff.