Planetarium
Upcoming Public Shows
The CHS Planetarium is located in Carmel High School. Enter through the main entrance of the school on Main Street, walk past the Dale Graham auditorium, and turn right.
Doors will open 30 minutes before show time.
Planetarium Director
Facility & Tech Info
Seating Capacity: 68 unidirectional seats
9.1 m Astro-tec dome; GOTO Chronos night sky simulator; ECCS automation of special effects, video screens, and cove lights.
Field Trips & Curriculum
The Carmel High School Planetarium serves the Carmel Clay Schools district and community by providing engaging educational opportunities in astronomy that enhance, support, and enrich students’ science curriculum.
The planetarium is home to CHS Astronomy classes and provides curriculum-aligned programming for all CCS 1st grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. These experiences are intentionally designed to deepen classroom learning through immersive, hands-on exploration of space science concepts.
In addition, the planetarium offers programming for CCS Special Services, CHS 9th grade History students, and CCS Edu-Care, extending its impact across grade levels and learning pathways while supporting instructional goals throughout the district.
