Portable Planetarium

Bring the Stars to Your Students!
Portable, immersive, TEKS-aligned planetarium experiences for elementary, middle, and high school.
How It Works
- Register for the Portable Planetarium training (teams of two).
- Become eligible to check out the planetarium.
- Reserve your dates (see our calendar below).
- Pick up the planetarium from the previous school district and set it up on your campus. Region 7 will support alignment with TEKS.
The planetarium is 18 feet in diameter and 12 feet in height.
Make sure your setup location has plenty of room!
Planetarium Resources
Portable Planetarium Calendar

Open the Portable Planetarium calendar in a new tab (opens in a new tab)

Planetarium Setup
Rover Setup
Software
Mirror Alignment
General Overview
Dome Setup Walkthrough
Inside the Dome
Dome Breakdown
Detailed View of Software
HDMI Cable Issues

How do I use the latch on the cart?
How do I clean or sanitize the planetarium during the day?

Planetarium User Guide (Updated 2026)
Stellarium Cheat Sheet
2026-27 Checkout Agreement Form
2026-27 Checkout Agreement Upload Folder
2026-27 Planetarium Transfer and Post-Use Feedback Form
During extended breaks or between large groups, use the provided UV light sanitizer to help keep the dome clean. Here’s what to do: