Wingsphere Planetarium
Imagine bringing the wonders of space right to your doorstep! Wingsphere is a mobile planetarium from Wings Over the Rockies™ and is designed to travel anywhere, bringing accessible high-quality aerospace and space education directly to schools, community centers and events.
Our programming aligns with STEAM education standards, ensuring that students gain valuable, hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. It offers a 360-degree, fully immersive experience that makes learning science, astronomy and aerospace concepts a fun adventure. Supported by Wings’ expert education team, we make learning about the cosmos exciting and accessible for everyone. Whether you’re in the classroom or at a local event, we’re here to inspire curiosity and ignite a passion for space exploration!
Contact us to book a Wingsphere Experience
Click on the programs listed below to view the show lengths, recommended ages, Colorado education standards and more.
Wingsphere Programs
Solar System Grand Tour
Take a tour of the solar system exploring planets and moons and gain an appreciation for the scale of our celestial neighborhood.
Show length: 30 minutes + questions
Recommended Audience: 2nd grade and up
CO Content Standards:
5th Grade Standard 3, Earth and Space Science, Cross Cutting Concepts
Middle School Standard 3, Earth and Space Science
Astronavigation
Before there was GPS, there were stars. The audience will travel back to a time when the only way to navigate the seas was by using the stars and constellations above.
Show length: 30 minutes + questions
Recommended Audience: 4th grade and up
CO Content Standards:
5th Grade Standard 3.2, Earth and Space Science
Exploring the Red Planet
Learn about the red planet and its robotic explorers! This show walks the audience through the robotic explorers NASA has sent to Mars and their discoveries. We discuss Mars’ past climate, why scientists believe it used to be habitable and why we search for signs of ancient life there.
Show length: 30 minutes + questions
Recommended Audience: 4th – 8th grade
CO Content Standards:
4th Grade Standard 3.1, Earth and Space Science
Middle School Standard 2.3, Life Science
The Sun: Our Very Own Star and its Storms
The sun is a star that produces complicated weather and storms, unlike anything we experience on Earth but that can profoundly impact us. This show teaches about magnetic fields, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, sunspots, space weather and this activity’s impact on the Earth and our technology.
Show length: 30 minutes + questions
Recommended Audience: 7th grade and up
CO Content Standards:
High School Standard 3, Earth and Space Science
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Price: $300 per session
In order for the Wingsphere to properly fit in your space, please review the following specifications and requirements:
- The Wingsphere footprint is 6 meters (approx. 20’) and must have clear passageway on all sides
- Must be in a large gymnasium with minimum 12’ clearance in height
- Bleachers pulled back if possible
- Clean floors
- Access to electricity
- The maximum capacity of Wingsphere is 20-25 people
You can also experience Wingsphere at the Air & Space Museum! Click here to learn about reserving the planetarium during your group visit.
Questions? Contact Michelle McMahon at MMcMahon@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext 129.