Neil Armstrong Planetarium

Neil Armstrong Planetarium AAHS grades 9-12, hosting anything from birthday parties to scout groups to a 9-week adult course!👽 So come visit the Planetarium!

The Neil Armstrong Planetarium at Altoona Area High School (AAHS) is an active part of the Altoona and wider Blair County community. During the school day, approximately 150 high school students are educated in the Planetarium's 2 year-long Academic Astronomy classes (level 3) an 3 semester-long Astronomy classes (level 2). Astronomy is an elective at AAHS, but does count for science credits for p

articipating students. Elementary school groups often visit the Planetarium in the afternoon, particularly students from nearby Penn-Lincoln Elementary, who all make the short walk to the Planetarium with their teachers 3x per year. The Planetarium has hosted groups from every public elementary school in Altoona, as well as Parochial and homeschool groups. A typical evening may see the Planetarium play host to a birthday party, visiting Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Brownies, or Girl Scout group, private sky show, or even a night of our new Adult Night Sky Study course! The Planetarium has truly become a cross-curricular facility, with interactive modules designed for mythology, history, English, and environmental sciences classes. We are expanding our community partnerships, and have worked with the Altoona Public Library, Quaint Corner Children's Museum, Fort Roberdeau, Indian Caverns, and the Church in the Middle of the Block community center. There's always something to explore "Inside Outer Space!"

Don’t forget: Our final Mt. Lion Observatory Night of the summer season is TONIGHT. Parking begins at 8:00PM! 🌌 🔭 🐆
08/29/2026

Don’t forget: Our final Mt. Lion Observatory Night of the summer season is TONIGHT. Parking begins at 8:00PM! 🌌 🔭 🐆

This snuck up on us. There will be a PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE tonight, peaking at 12:12AM (EST)! Partial lunar eclipses can...
08/27/2026

This snuck up on us. There will be a PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE tonight, peaking at 12:12AM (EST)! Partial lunar eclipses can be disappointing, but the Moon should be 96% eclipsed tonight, so it should be a good one!

Check outside right before you go to bed for an astronomical treat. Last one of 2026! 🌑

On Thursday, August 27th, 2026, there will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse. What will the moon look like? Will you be able to see the eclipse? Learn more!

***Exciting News*** Our friend Colin McFarland of the Starlight Astronomy Club will have the Mt. Lion Observatory open t...
08/12/2026

***Exciting News*** Our friend Colin McFarland of the Starlight Astronomy Club will have the Mt. Lion Observatory open tonight for evening viewing of the best meteor shower of the year- the Perseids! Grab a blanket, bug spray, and head out to join Colin tonight for a FREE sky watch- Wednesday, August 12th.

Christmas trivia. Bellwood Splash Hop. Tonight. BE THERE. 🎅🏿 🤶🏻 🦌 🦌 🦌 🎁 🎄 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️ 🎶
08/11/2026

Christmas trivia. Bellwood Splash Hop. Tonight. BE THERE. 🎅🏿 🤶🏻 🦌 🦌 🦌 🎁 🎄 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️ 🎶

A lot of podcast and presentation opportunities coming down summer’s home stretch. If you get a chance, check out Frosty...
08/11/2026

A lot of podcast and presentation opportunities coming down summer’s home stretch. If you get a chance, check out Frosty and Jen on “The Witching Hours” podcast, available on iTunes! I already recorded one full episode with them, and now serve as their monthly “UFO/MUFON Expert.” Check it out as they grow their audience! 👻 👽 🛸 🎙️

Weather permitting, join myself and Heidi Soldner at the Bellwood Pool tomorrow night for a family-themed Christmas triv...
08/10/2026

Weather permitting, join myself and Heidi Soldner at the Bellwood Pool tomorrow night for a family-themed Christmas trivia splash hop with DJ Dave! Prizes err presents will be given to the winners! 🎁 🦌 ❄️ 🏊‍♂️

Reached Alaska from our sunporch last night, presenting to MUFON Alaska on “Presidents and UFOs: The Untold Story.” Shou...
08/10/2026

Reached Alaska from our sunporch last night, presenting to MUFON Alaska on “Presidents and UFOs: The Untold Story.” Shout-out to Tim K. for attending! 🌌 🛸 🐻

Tonight is the night! Because it grows dark later in summer, as long as your family arrives by 8:30PM, you should still ...
07/24/2026

Tonight is the night! Because it grows dark later in summer, as long as your family arrives by 8:30PM, you should still catch the entire presentation! 🌌 🔭 🐆

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