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Columbia Basin College Announces Spring Break Planetarium Show And Observatory Stargazing Schedule - 03/30/26

Pasco, WA — March 30, 2026 — Columbia Basin College (CBC) invites the community to explore the wonders of the universe during spring break, April 3-11 at the CPCCo Planetarium and the Robert and Elisabeth Moore Observatory, both located on the CBC Pasco campus. The CPCCo Planetarium is offering a full lineup of engaging shows and observatory viewing opportunities. The schedule features family‑friendly programs, Spanish‑language presentations, low‑sensory shows, and evening stargazing at the Robert and Elisabeth Moore Observatory.

 

Located on the Columbia Basin College (CBC) Pasco campus, the Planetarium’s immersive shows use state‑of‑the‑art digital projection to transport audiences from the microscopic world of cells to the farthest reaches of space.   

 

Following is the line-up of upcoming shows:

 

Friday, April 3

  • 7:00 PM – Cell! Cell! Cell!, Planetarium
  • 8:15 PM – Observatory Viewing, Observatory

Saturday, April 4

  • 7:00 PM – EN ESPAÑOL – “Universo Invisible,” Planetarium
  • 8:15 PM – EN ESPAÑOL – Observación en el Observatorio, Observatory

Monday, April 6

  • 2:00 PM – The Little Star That Could, Planetarium

Tuesday, April 7

  • 12:00 PM – Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, Planetarium

Wednesday, April 8

  • 12:00 PM – LOW SENSORY SHOW – Oasis in Space, Planetarium

Thursday, April 9

  • 12:00 PM – Cell! Cell! Cell!, Planetarium

Friday, April 10

  • 7:00 PM – Worlds Beyond Earth, Planetarium
  • 8:15 PM – Observatory Viewing, Observatory

Saturday, April 11

  • 2:00 PM – Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival, Planetarium
  • 3:30 PM – LOW SENSORY SHOW – The Little Star That Could, Planetarium

Programs are open to the public and suitable for a wide range of ages, unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited and early arrival is recommended, especially for evening and observatory programs. For tickets, visit  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CBCPlanetarium/4311 or for more information Columbiabasin.edu/Planet.

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Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 1955. CBC’s mission is to inspire, educate, and support all students in an environment of academic excellence leading to the completion of degrees, certifications, and educational transfers, while fostering meaningful employment, engaged citizenship, and a life-long joy of learning. CBC offers both two and four-year degrees and one-year Certificates. Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are offered in Applied Management, Applied Management in Agriculture or Healthcare Administration, Cyber Security, Dental Hygiene, Information Technology, Health Physics, Teacher Education, Project Management, and Community Health. CBC also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

 

Columbia Basin College Announces Spring Break Planetarium Show And Observatory Stargazing Schedule - 03/30/26

Pasco, WA — March 30, 2026 — Columbia Basin College (CBC) invites the community to explore the wonders of the universe during spring break, April 3-11 at the CPCCo Planetarium and the Robert and Elisabeth Moore Observatory, both located on the CBC Pasco campus. The CPCCo Planetarium is offering a full lineup of engaging shows and observatory viewing opportunities. The schedule features family‑friendly programs, Spanish‑language presentations, low‑sensory shows, and evening stargazing at the Robert and Elisabeth Moore Observatory.

 

Located on the Columbia Basin College (CBC) Pasco campus, the Planetarium’s immersive shows use state‑of‑the‑art digital projection to transport audiences from the microscopic world of cells to the farthest reaches of space.   

 

Following is the line-up of upcoming shows:

 

Friday, April 3

  • 7:00 PM – Cell! Cell! Cell!, Planetarium
  • 8:15 PM – Observatory Viewing, Observatory

Saturday, April 4

  • 7:00 PM – EN ESPAÑOL – “Universo Invisible,” Planetarium
  • 8:15 PM – EN ESPAÑOL – Observación en el Observatorio, Observatory

Monday, April 6

  • 2:00 PM – The Little Star That Could, Planetarium

Tuesday, April 7

  • 12:00 PM – Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, Planetarium

Wednesday, April 8

  • 12:00 PM – LOW SENSORY SHOW – Oasis in Space, Planetarium

Thursday, April 9

  • 12:00 PM – Cell! Cell! Cell!, Planetarium

Friday, April 10

  • 7:00 PM – Worlds Beyond Earth, Planetarium
  • 8:15 PM – Observatory Viewing, Observatory

Saturday, April 11

  • 2:00 PM – Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival, Planetarium
  • 3:30 PM – LOW SENSORY SHOW – The Little Star That Could, Planetarium

Programs are open to the public and suitable for a wide range of ages, unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited and early arrival is recommended, especially for evening and observatory programs. For tickets, visit  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CBCPlanetarium/4311 or for more information Columbiabasin.edu/Planet.

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Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 1955. CBC’s mission is to inspire, educate, and support all students in an environment of academic excellence leading to the completion of degrees, certifications, and educational transfers, while fostering meaningful employment, engaged citizenship, and a life-long joy of learning. CBC offers both two and four-year degrees and one-year Certificates. Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are offered in Applied Management, Applied Management in Agriculture or Healthcare Administration, Cyber Security, Dental Hygiene, Information Technology, Health Physics, Teacher Education, Project Management, and Community Health. CBC also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.