The Peter F. Hurst Planetarium largely serves the K-12 educational community during the school year Monday through Friday.  Mark Reed and 1-2 volunteers offer Astronomy-based planetarium shows on a limited basis during the year, host several free events with Ella Sharp Museum, and present 10 days/nights of laser light shows during each July as a way to make the planetarium accessible to the Greater Jackson Community. 


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2010 Laser Show Graphic

                                                           July 16th - 25th, 2010                                                 

Laser light synchronized to popular music by Green Day, Metallica, Pink Floyd, U2, Led Zeppelin, and other classic rock groups will be featured this summer at the planetarium between July 16th and July 25th.  Please click on 10 Days of Laser Shows at the Hurst Planetarium for our show offerings, dates, and times.  A listing of the songs and/or music selections can be viewed if you click on any of the show names usch as Laser Zeppelin, Laser Metallica, or Dark Side of the Moon, etc.  New for 2010 is another Pink Floyd show that is called Through the Prism.  This new show will feature classic songs such as Wish You Were Here, Astronomy Domine, and Pigs on the Wing.

Laser Show Admission: 

$ 5.00 - Age 11 and Older  
$ 4.00 - Children 5 - 10 Years Old
$ 4.00 - Senior Citizens

Laser Shows are Generally Not Appropriate for Young Children Under 4 Years of Age
                       
Please contact Mark Reed, the planetarium director at 517-841-3860 to inquire about booking shows for 25 or more paid participants during the laser show run for a particular show like Laser Praise, Laser Guitar Hero, Laser Pop, etc.  This has proved to be a great day time outing for youth groups, churches, and civic clubs. 

The Hurst Planetarium is owned and operated by Jackson Public Schools.  Please be advised that ALL relevant school policies and laws are applicable in regard to keeping the planetarium free from alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and weapons since they are in violation of Safe School Zone Laws that were enacted to protect children.  Planetarium staff will reserve the right to deny admission to an event, ask visitors to leave, or call the police if there are violations of behavior that are observed or suspected.  All Food and/or Beverages are Prohibited in the Planetarium including water bottles, pop, etc.