Super Stellar Fridays

On the 1st Friday of the month, enjoy an evening exploring science with Discovery Center educators and special guest speakers through live programs, planetarium shows, and sky viewing with the NH Astronomical Society.

The Sky This Year

Next Super Stellar Friday - Friday, January 2nd, 2026

*Please note changes to pricing structure of this program beginning in 2026

Presentation Description:

Our night sky has fascinated humankind for thousands of years and 2026 is shaping up to be no different. Get your calendars ready for a year of fascinating space missions and exciting events in our night sky. This month’s presentation will feature Artemis mission current updates, meteor showers, planetary alignments, and MORE!

Recommended for all ages.

Super Stellar Friday
Super Stellar Planetarium Show

Please note before purchasing your Super Stellar Friday tickets:

Ticket costs include admission to the presentation, and exhibit galleries. Planetarium show tickets are an extra $7 for non-members. Tickets for this event can be purchased at the front desk on the night or before the event online.

Schedule

  • 6:30 pm: Discovery Center opens, exhibit galleries available for exploration

  • 7:00 pm: Speaker Presentation

  • 8:00 pm: Planetarium Show

  • 9:00 pm: Sky Viewing with New Hampshire Astronomical Society (weather permitting)

Ticket Pricing

  • Adult: $14.00

  • Child (3-12): $11.00

  • Senior (62+): $13.00

  • Students (13-college): $13.00

  • EBT/SNAP/WIC Card Holders + Up To 5 Guests: $3.00 (Use code “4ALLSSF” at checkout!)

  • Children under 2: Free!

  • Optional Planetarium Show Add-On: $7 per ticket

  • Members: $5.00 (Admission, free planetarium show)

Can’t make it in person?

Presentations will be available on the Discovery Center’s YouTube channel within a few days. Please consider making a donation to support future programming like this—thank you!