Learn Astronomy in the Planetarium
In our 30-feet planetarium dome, we are able to recreate the clear night sky. The projection system (Evans and Sutherland Digistar 2025 system now installed, including new 4K projectors) enables students to explore the stars, the Solar System, galaxies, and other objects, and allows them to travel through the universe in their classroom.
College courses in astronomy that are taught in B244 are held in the planetarium, which is a unique feature of our College. This includes in-person and hybrid sections of Astronomy 100, Astronomy 101, and parts of Astronomy 201 (typically offered in Spring).
Planetarium Shows
Our planetarium has recently completed a major upgrade, thanks to major support from the Bellevue College Foundation. We will be closed during the Summer, and we hope to announce our Outreach Program soon. However, if you are interested in public shows, please fill out this form instead, so we can add you to our emailing list to find out when we resume these!
View of bright galaxies from the night sky in Bellevue. This is how they would look if their brightness was extremely enhanced.
Last Updated June 9, 2026
