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Arlington Today
By the People, for the People
Arlington Planetarium Hosts Public Shows in February
Screenings include student-made films and popular astronomy documentaries.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Arlington Planetarium will be offering a series of public shows on February 21 and 22, featuring a mix of short fulldome films, including works created by local students, as well as longer documentary screenings on topics like black holes and the night sky.
Why it matters
The planetarium's public events provide an opportunity for the community to engage with astronomy and space science, while also highlighting the creative talents of Arlington students who have produced their own fulldome films.
The details
The weekend lineup includes a 30-minute 'Dome Fest Fulldome Film Festival' showcasing short films, followed by longer features like 'Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity' and 'One World, One Sky' which explores the night sky. Advance tickets are available online, and the student film screenings are free to attend.
- The public planetarium shows will take place on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026.
- The 'Dome Fest Fulldome Film Festival' screenings are scheduled for 6:00pm on Saturday and 3:00pm on Sunday.
- The 'Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity' show is at 7:30pm on Saturday.
- The 'One World, One Sky' screening is at 1:30pm on Sunday.
The players
Arlington Planetarium
A public planetarium facility located in Arlington, Virginia that offers educational programs and public stargazing events.
Arlington secondary students
Local high school and middle school students who have created their own fulldome films to be featured in the 'Dome Fest Fulldome Film Festival'.
The takeaway
The Arlington Planetarium's public programming provides an engaging way for the community to explore astronomy and support the creative talents of local students interested in filmmaking and space science.
