Bechtel National Planetarium

Bechtel National Planetarium is off Farm Rd., on the campus of Columbia Basin College (park in the lot next to the soccer fields); the planetarium entrance is on the e. side of Building D, 2600 N. 20th Ave. Housed in a large cylindrical structure, it utilizes a state-of-the-art Spitz SciDome XD projection system and a 36-foot diameter hemispherical projection surface that displays lifelike, extra high-definition images. One-hour shows include a 20- to 30-minute live presentation followed by a 25- to 30-minute full-dome film.