AARP Hearing Center
Opening in 1989, the planetarium was named for T.C. Hooper who was instrumental for the early fund raising of monies for many of the facilities now at Roper Mountain, including the planetarium.
The Hooper Planetarium features a Spitz SciDome HD. Visitors will enjoy full-dome, full-color, full-video, surround sound and dynamic programs. Programming includes entertaining, inspiring, and educational classes in astronomy and other sciences for students and the public.
Monday, Feb 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT
Facebook and YouTube
Online Event
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CT
Facebook and YouTube
Hybrid (Attend Online or In-Person)
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT
Dogwood Hall ICC Culinary, North (Peoria) Campus
Peoria, IL