CU Family Weekend 2026
The (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousandsÌýof galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor.
Special note: Footage of this film was featured inÌýThe New York TimesÌýin April 2024 -Ìý. Scientists may have discovered a major flaw in their understanding of that mysterious cosmic force. That could be good news for the fate of the universe.
Tickets: $12 Adult general admission & FREE for CU Students showing a current Buff OneCard (students must come to the Box Office at least 24 hours in advance to get your ticket with your Buff OneCard).
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CU students must call ahead (303-492-5002) or emailÌýus at fiske@colorado.eduÌýto reserve a ticket + tickets must be picked up the day of the event. Tickets not picked up by 6:30pm on Thursday, Oct. 15th will be released to the public.
Welcome to Hip-Hop classics! From the East coast to the West, this show highlights some of the classic songs that defined the genre. Paired with eye-popping lasers, flights through the universe, and one of a kind special effects, this show will take you on a journey through sound and space!
Tickets: $12 Adult general admission, $8 Student general admissionÌý
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Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303.492.5002 or emailing us atÌýfiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime.Ìý
Many civilizations have looked at the night sky and envisioned constellations to tell stories important to their culture. We can use the planetarium to look at some common patterns of stars in the night sky tonight so that you can find them on your own! However, in the blackness between those stars, there are an unimaginable number of distant wonders. We are located around just one star of many in an entire galaxy called the Milky Way. And if we look even further, we find billions of other galaxies out there in the universe, each holding billions of stars. Join us in this live talk to explore other galaxies and get a sense for the size of our universe!
Tickets: $12 Adult general admission & FREE for CU Students showing a current Buff OneCard (students must come to the Box Office at least 24 hours in advance to get your ticket with your Buff OneCard).
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CU students must call ahead (303-492-5002) or emailÌýus at fiske@colorado.eduÌýto reserve a ticket + tickets must be picked up the day of the event. Tickets not picked up by 6:30pm on Friday, Oct. 16th will be released to the public.
Journey through time and space with the legends of the early classic rock era. Featuring the iconic sounds of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Deep Purple, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, and more. This laser and liquid sky experience transforms the dome into a cosmic concert. From soaring riffs to interstellar visuals, this show is a mind-bending tribute to the music that has shaped generations.Ìý
Tickets: $12 Adult general admission, $8 Student general admissionÌý
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Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303.492.5002 or emailing us atÌýfiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime.Ìý
An ABSOLUTE classic! No need to say anything more.
This is NO ORDINARY laser show! Our new laser system will mesmerize you with vibrant colors cutting their way through the fog to our 360-degree wrap around screen – all while our engineers fly you through the universe in Fiske Planetarium’s unique immersive theater!
Tickets: $12 Adult general admission, $8 Student general admissionÌý
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Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303.492.5002 or emailing us atÌýfiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime.Ìý
is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One Sky connects us all.
We'll visit ancient Greece and find patterns in the Forge of Artemis; measure time with the Diné, or Navajo people to seek the Thunderbird; explore 18th-century India in Jai Singh’s Dream; journey with First People of what is now northern Canada in a Celestial Canoe;Ìývisit Japan to find the patterns of the Samurai and Stars; and venture out into the ocean with Hawaiian navigator in Wayfinders.
Tickets: $12 Adult general admission, $8 Student general admission
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Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303.492.5002 or emailing us atÌýfiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime.
What stars and planets are visible in the night sky tonight? Join us for an introduction to the night sky, the stars, and constellations. Then we’ll lift off of the Earth to take a tour of the solar system and learn about the other planets that orbit our own star, the Sun. We'll also touch onÌýsome of the thousands of planets that have been discovered around other stars in the night sky.
Tickets: $12 Adult general admission, $8 Student general admissionÌý
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Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303.492.5002 or emailing us atÌýfiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime.