Planetarium: Dedicate a Star Today!

The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State has been operating since 1968 and serves the University and central-Ohio communities with breathtaking educational programs in Astronomy and beyond. Come see a show today!

We need your help. Your donation will support:

• Grade school classroom trips to the planetarium.
• New equipment to keep the planetarium operational.
• Students learning science communication to present in the planetarium.

Support the Planetarium today and receive a special gift for your generosity.

• Dedicate a Star - Donate $15
  • Receive a fun, personalized star dedication certificate for yourself or someone else, along with instructions on how to see your star in the night sky.
• Sponsor a Star Classroom - Donate $150
  • Be a supergiant star and sponsor a grade-school classroom's visit the planetarium.
  • An amazing learning opportunity for youth that wouldn't be possible without your support!
  • Receive a personalized star dedication certificate for yourself or someone else, along with instructions on how to see your star in the night sky.
  • Also receive first access to exclusive events.
• Name a Seat in the Planetarium - Donate $1500
  • Shine like a quasar across the universe and name a seat inside the Planetarium. Quasars are the brightest objects in the universe.
  • Name a seat and receive a personalized plaque inside the Planetarium for yourself or in honor of someone!
    • Hurry - limited seats available (33).
  • Also receive first access to exclusive events.

Certificate & Plaque Information:

• On the donation page please indicate the name you wish to have on the star certificate or plaque.
• The star certificate will be sent to the email provided on the donation form, in addition to any planetarium first access information. 
• If you have any questions, contact Ellen Huggins (huggins.79@osu.edu). 

Questions? Call our Engagement Center at (614) 292-2281 and please be sure to update your Ohio State contact information.

Your gift may be eligible for a corporate match! Check if your company has a matching gift policy here.

How and where you choose to make your philanthropic impact is a very personal decision. Contact Rick Harrison (harrison.736@osu.edu) to explore giving opportunities that match your interests, legacy giving, or endowment funds.