THE PLANETARIUM
THAT TAKES A FIELD TRIP
TO YOU
Live, grade-specific astronomy programs for up to 600 students per day—without leaving your building
How It Works
1. We set up
We bring our giant portable dome theater and custom 360° hi-def digital projector to your gym or multipurpose space
2. we run the show
Our presenter guides each session live, using the same software that powers major planetariums. Each session is highly age-targeted
3. you spark wonder
Children walk away inspired, engaged, and excited about astronomy—without ever leaving the building
BUILT FOR REAL LEARNING
Every presentation combines NGSS-aligned, grade-specific lessons with stunning full-dome visuals that bring astronomy to life—from planets and constellations to black holes and the edge of the universe.
Pricing
Full Day
Up to 12 total 30-minute sessions, with a 30-minute break midday
$1,499
Additional Day
Book two days in a row to accommodate larger schools
$1,199
Half Day
Up to four 25-to-30 minute sessions, either before or after lunch
$999
LIBRARIES
Weekends only. Two 30-minute sessions with 15 minutes in between
$749
Upgrade to a half day (two more sessions): $250
More than 50 miles from Chicago, prices may be adjusted to compensate our presenter for mileage/travel. Rates presented are for standard school/camp/library setups; non-standard setups or events may be priced differently.
FAQ
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Each 30-minute session accommodates approximately 50 K-8 students or approximately 40 high schoolers. In a single full day, we can accommodate up to 600 students.
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We have different programming for different ages, spanning from Pre-K to 12th grade. And you don’t have to choose a single curriculum for the entire day—for example, most schools have us do different presentations for each grade.
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It’s up to you. We offer dozens of curriculum options, from 360° full dome movies to interactive lessons led by our team.
For example, for pre-K and kindergarten age children, you might choose the full-dome Sesame Street film “One World, One Sky.”
For high schoolers, you may want an instructor-led lesson about planetary orbits and why we observe retrograde motion.
Before the date of your booking, you’ll be able to let us know if there’s a specific curriculum you want us to cover—or you can let us choose something age appropriate. You can learn more about our curriculums here and see our specific lessons here.
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Every presentation is led by a trained, background-checked Galaxy on the Go presenter. Our team includes experienced educators and performers who know how to connect with students, manage groups, and bring science to life. We don’t just press play—we engage, explain, and adapt to each age group for a truly interactive experience.
Learn more about who we are here.
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Our dome is 6 meters in diameter, about 20 feet. We prefer a space at least 24×24—like a gym, multipurpose room or large library meeting room. We also need at least 12 feet vertical clearance. (Any room with a regulation 10 foot basketball hoop with a full size backboard is going to be big enough.)
We do have a secondary dome with a lower ceiling, so if your space isn’t 12 feet high, let us know and we’ll bring the shorter dome. -
No surprises! Our founder is a PTA parent who understands how to make this as friction-free as possible for your school.
We arrive early, set everything up, run presentations that are both educationally enriching and exciting, and then pack everything up at the end of the day.
Have more questions? Check out our full FAQ.
Schools Rave About Us
“Such a cool experience for our students!”
Rita Tameling, Principal
Lombard, IL“A remarkable experience for students and staff.”
Shantelle Terrell, Pre-K Coordinator
Dixmoor, IL“You did a great job of presenting and of managing our students.”
Katie Nicholson, Principal
Dover, OH“We appreciated that all the curriculum was age appropriate.”
Steph Sverdlov, PTA President
Palatine, IL“Engaging for all of our grades.”
Jenn Ferguson, PTA President
Lombard, IL“We will most definitely do this again next year.”
Jennifer Musielak, Teacher
Munster, INLAUNCH YOUR MISSION
Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch promptly with availability and pricing. We look forward to bringing the universe to you.
You can also email us at hello@galaxyonthego.com or give us a call at (847) 920-STAR (7827)