The Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater opened to the general public in August, 2003. Since then, thousands of visitors have enjoyed programs including planetarium star shows, laser light shows and large format films.
Visit the Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater on the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen Texas and immerse yourself in a state-of-the-art experience like no other.
Embark on an imaginary journey through time and space. Our new million dollar, full-scale digital upgrade has created a full-dome display and allows for more entertainment opportunities. The upgrade, performed by Global Immersion of the United Kingdom, includes a five-channel Fidelity Bright full-dome solution employing a wide range of exciting technologies to allow the facility to support its extensive and diverse show programming in the 60-foot dome.
Experience a unique and artistic mix of light, color and sound. Laser light shows combine eye-popping 3D graphics, pure laser-generated colors and 15,000-watts of digitally reproduced sound to bring your favorite music to life.
Treat yourself to the most impressive motion picture available. Presented on a dome-shaped screen, more than twice as large as traditional movie screens. Large format films transport visitors from the depths of the world's oceans to the depths of space
Planetarium Shows
The visualization abilities of the new Uniview system allows us to tell stories about our home planet, its climate and the universe in ways not possible before. It provides unique features so we can merge the worlds of online geo-browsing in an immersive dome environment and enables us to travel the galaxy and known universe like never before.
Laser Light Shows
Experience a unique and artistic mix of light, color and sound. Laser light shows combine eye-popping 3D graphics, pure laser-generated colors and 15,000- watts of digitally reproduced sound to bring your favorite music to life
Large Format Films
Treat yourself to the most impressive motion picture available. Presented on a dome-shaped screen, more than twice as large as traditional movie screens. Large format films transport visitors from the depths of the world's oceans to the depths of space.