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October 30, 2025

Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center Welcomes Guests for Winter Programs, Holiday Cheer and a Supernova Sale

RIVER GROVE, Ill. – ‘Tis the season for out-of-this-world entertainment! Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to the Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center – catch interstellar shows in the Planetarium and luminous deals at the Star Store.   

Supernova Sale Explodes

Friday, Nov. 28 - Saturday, Dec. 6

Get ahead on holiday shopping during the Supernova Star Sale at the Cernan Center’s Star Store. Receive 15% off almost everything in the store with great stocking stuffers for science lovers of all ages.

SHOWS DURING TRITON COLLEGE’S WINTER BREAK

Our Planetarium programs are engaging for all ages, exploring topics such as Earth ecosystems, dinosaurs, star formations, the science and spectacle of the northern lights, the planets in our Solar System and humanity’s dream to fly. Each show also includes a guided tour of what is visible in the current night sky so everyone can enjoy the sky above!

Monday, Dec. 22

  • The Stellars: Mission Green – 1:30 p.m.
  • A Trans-Siberian Christmas Laser Show – 3 p.m.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 23

  • Dinosaurs at Dusk – 1:30 p.m.
  • A Trans-Siberian Christmas Laser Show – 3 p.m.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Thursday, Dec. 25

CERNAN CENTER CLOSED

 

Friday, Dec. 26

  • Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast – 1:30 p.m.
  • Trans-Siberian Christmas Laser Light Show – 3 p.m.

 

Saturday, Dec. 27

  • Áróra – 7 p.m.
  • Trans-Siberian Christmas Laser Light Show – 8:30 p.m.

 

Monday, Dec. 29

  • Habitat Earth – 1:30 p.m.
  • Laser Stranger Things – 3 p.m.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 30

  • STARS: Powerhouses of the Universe – 1:30 p.m.
  • Laser Stranger Things – 3 p.m.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Thursday, Jan. 1

CERNAN CENTER CLOSED

 

Friday, Jan. 2

  • Dream to Fly – 1:30 p.m.
  • Laser Stranger Things – 3 p.m.

 

A Trans-Siberian Christmas and Laser Stranger Things are cosmic light shows featuring great music accompanied by laser imagery, stars and digital effects. Feel very merry and travel to the Upside Down with these two bright light and fun shows for all ages.

Planetarium program admission is $8 for adults, $4 for seniors (55 and over) and $4 for children (2-17). Cosmic light show tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (55 and over) and $5 for children (2-17). NOTE: Tickets can be purchased only in our gift shop the day of the show. There are no advance ticket sales. Triton students, faculty and staff are admitted free with a valid ID.

The Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Cernan Center is closed on Sundays.

For more information, visit triton.edu/Cernan or contact cernan@triton.edu.

To follow the Cernan Earth and Space Center on Facebook, visit facebook.com/cernancenter.

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Media Contact:

Melissa Ramirez Cooper | melissacooper@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3496

Maryann Dibari | maryanndibari@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3691

ABOUT TRITON COLLEGE Triton College is an institution of higher education dedicated to student success. Triton offers more than 120 degree and certificate programs designed for students to realize their career aspirations and effectively compete in a global economy. The college campus spans 110 acres in River Grove, Illinois, holds classes at satellite locations and offers online learning opportunities. Triton’s exemplary faculty and staff work to provide high-quality, convenient and affordable educational opportunities to more than 10,000 students each year. Triton College is a member of The Community Colleges of Illinois and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Learn more at triton.edu/.