Planet Earth got you feeling a little overwhelmed lately? Wanna just get on a rocket and go to any planet but this one? Well, that might not be exactly possible, but you can explore amazing worlds beyond ours at the next best thing: these three incredible Indiana planetariums.

1. Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium - Indianapolis, IN
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Serving Butler University for more than 60 years, Holcomb Observatory is one of the largest public observatories in the world!
They utilize numerous telescopes, but none are quite as impressive as the 38-inch Cassegrain reflector.
Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium
This planetarium is state-of-the-art, too; it recently underwent a $200,000 overhaul and is now a totally digital, full-dome theater. You'll find Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium at 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. Be sure to bring your curiosity!
2. Charles W. Brown Planetarium - Muncie, IN
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This cool little place is in Muncie, and it is THE largest planetarium in Indiana. As a part of Bell University's Department of Physics & Astronomy, these guys have worked incredibly hard over the years to develop their awesome 52-foot, fully immersive dome theater.

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The planetarium is named after the still-living Charlie Brown (yup), who graduated from Bell in 1971.
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Mr. Brown hopes that the planetarium will offer inspiration to young minds considering the field of astronomy. And the best part? The programs at Charles Brown are free! The Charles W. Brown Planetarium is located at 2111 W Riverside Avenue, Muncie, Indiana.
3. Evansville Museum - Evansville, IN
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Tucked away inside a totally-awesome museum in Evansville is the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium. This dome theater shows several educational programs every day, so be sure to check out their website for schedules and information.
This powerhouse of a planetarium features stadium-style seating and a 40-foot dome.
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Having undergone a rather rocky history over the years (the museum, in its earliest incarnation, was established in 1906; it wasn't until the 1950s that it became more closely aligned to what it is today), the Evansville Museum hopes to inspire awe and a sense of wonder in its lucky guests. The Evansville Museum is located at 411 SE Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN.

You can visit the planetariums’ websites at the following links for additional information, tickets, and hours:

Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium

Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Evansville Museum

Have you ever experienced any of these planetariums? Were they out of this world? Tell us about it in the comments!

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