Contact Info:
Director: John Glaser
Email: glaser_j@aps.edu
(505) 247-3658 ext. 45530
Hefferan Planetarium is pleased to announce our shows are revamped and updated and will occur between August and the end of April. This year's show will focus on exciting aspects of the solar system, the galaxy, and the universe at that specific time of the year your show is scheduled. Contact the director, John Glaser, for possible shows.
Specialized show times may be available for APS employees/departments and various community groups. Feel free to contact John Glaser and inquire about a specialized show.
Hefferan Planetarium has shows starting at 11:00 am on most weekdays. Specialized showtimes can be arranged if needed. Each show is between about 30 minutes to an hour in length, dependent on the academic level of the group attending. Contact the director, John Glaser, if you are interested in scheduling a show for your group/class.
Planetarium Show Pictures
(with photobombs from "Nyx," our Motorola Viewlex IIB machine/projector)
Planetarium Specifications
Model: Minolta Viewlex IIB
Nickname: Nyx
Installation Date: 1975
Grand Opening: 1977
Dome Size: 9.1 meters
Seats: 66
Yearly Attendance: Over 10,000 visitors