Western Washington University   College of Science and Technology   Physics/Astronomy Dept.   Bellingham, WA USA
An academic facility dedicated to preserving the arts, skills, and science of astronomy, and of cultural starlore.
Scheduling Information
Private Group
Presentations Available

Scouts, classes, dorms, clubs, office staff, private parties etc. Feel free to request that a customized presentation be added to our schedule for your private group to enjoy. click for more
          American Indian Sky
American Indian Sky Names that American Indian tribes used for the Big Dipper, Milky Way, Aurora, and other celestial objects.
          American Indian Moons
American Indian Moons Names American Indian tribes used to identify each full moon that occurs during the year.
          American Indian Starlore
American Indian Starlore Legends that American Indian tribes have told for millenia about the constellations and other things in the sky.
In Like A Lion
Two More Public Showings
May 22 & May 29, Each at 7:00 PM
Leo and the Spring constellations around him. A window out of our own Milky Way (an area with relatively little obscuring dust & gas). We’ll take a look at some of the objects viewable in this part of the sky; things happening far outside our galaxy.
$3 per student (any school), $5 per non-student.
Call 360.650.6146 for tickets.
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click for calendar COSMOS
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Carl Sagan's famous television series about the Universe. Learn about the history of our planet, the origin of life, the life cycle of stars, and a host of other astronomical topics.
View the calendar for dates and times.
What's New
Planets Size Up the Planets and Stars
Details about each of the planets and observing tips.
Now with size comparison models for the solar system and beyond.
Cosmic Quotations
Quotes about the Universe, life, knowlege, and reality.
Now the names are clickable for images of who is being quoted.
American Indian Pages
Starlore, Constellation names, Moon names.
Now with antique photos from each tribe; people, crafts, and artwork.
Moon Map The Moon
Some facts about the Moon and leading theories of its origin.
Now with a detailed hi-res map of the near side.
Cosmic Desktop Wallpaper
Rapidly became our most popular page world-wide.
Now with backgrounds made from these planetarium pages.