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Explore the night sky, fly through the solar system, explore the universe, and learn about new astronomical discoveries at the Pierce College Science Dome.
The Pierce College Science Dome is a 58-seat digital planetarium that is the only one of its kind in the South Puget Sound region. This immersive and interactive facility allows visitors to view the night sky from anywhere in the known universe on a cloudy day, be immersed in an alien environment with breathtaking full-dome images, explore the Egyptian pyramids and so much more.
Group Visits
We are currently offering virtual and in-person private shows and field trips. These are perfect for your Pierce College class or club, pre-K-12 school group, homeschool group, or other private group.
Virtual Night Sky Tours
Join us twice a month for a free night sky webinar. These virtual Night Sky Tours are free, 30 - 40 minute webinars that incorporate a live astronomy talk and (weather permitting) real-time telescope observations captured with the Slooh telescope network. Please register in advance.
Slooh Telescope Club Membership
Slooh is a system of robotically controlled telescopes in the Canary Islands and Chile. If you join our Pierce College Science Dome Club on Slooh, YOU will have access to these telescopes! Find out more about Slooh.
Public Shows
Public shows are every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and include a live sky talk and a fulldome video.
Public Show Information and Tickets
Location
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Rainier Building, Room 263
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498