Private dome programs and custom wedding star shows
Give your celebration a sky of its own.
Staerkel Planetarium
A college planetarium offers lobby event rentals with separately scheduled private dome programs, plus production services that can create or edit a show for special events including weddings.
Current location note / listed area: Champaign, IL
Lobby rental and dome programming are separate arrangements, subject to equipment and staff availability. Confirm exact wedding use, show customization, seating and accessibility. No alcohol is allowed on campus, and catering is not supplied by the planetarium.
Public-source research · 2026-10-29 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
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- Illinois · based
Official rental page expressly lists wedding dome needs and custom production services; footer identifies Parkland College2400WestBradleyAvenue, Champaign, Illinois.