Become a Supernova Partner ($100,000)

Supernovas are one of the most remarkable displays of energy witnessed by humankind. These incredibly powerful bursts mark the end of a massive star’s life, releasing an enormous amount of energy into the universe. Such explosions can profoundly influence other celestial bodies and play a significant role in initiating the stellar life cycle once again.


By becoming a Supernova Partner and joining the Shiras Institute and the State of Michigan, you’ll join an exclusive group who have made a massive impact on the planetarium’s longevity.

Supernova Partner Perks:

    • You get to choose any astronomical object you want within our “Shiras Planetarium Digital Universe,” and it will be featured most prominently.

 

    • Your name and logo will be featured on our website’s page of Supernova Partners and on a plaque in the hallway of the planetarium’s entrance.

 

    • You will be recognized at our re-opening ceremony, both verbally and in print, to be held after the completion of the universe project.

 

    • You will receive an exclusive Shiras Planetarium vinyl sticker, two t-shirts, and four season passes for admission to any of our shows for three full years.

 

    • Upon completion of the universe project, you’ll also be able to download/print off a digital certificate that highlights your astronomical object and commemorates your contribution.

Become a Supergiant Partner ($25,000)

Supergiant’s are a rare and spectacular sight in the universe, being some of the largest and brightest stars known to us. Likewise, donors at this level can have a profound impact on our planetarium. Your generous donation can help us upgrade our seating or install new lighting.


By becoming a Supergiant Partner, you’ll be playing a crucial role in the planetarium’s growth and sustainability, both now and for the next fifteen years.

Supergiant Partner Perks:

    • You get to choose any star you want within our “Shiras Planetarium Digital Universe,” and your name will be featured!

 

    • Your name and logo will be featured on our website’s page of Supergiant Partners and on a plaque in the hallway of the planetarium’s entrance.

 

    • You will be recognized at our re-opening ceremony, both verbally and in print, to be held after the completion of the universe project.

 

    • You will receive an exclusive Shiras Planetarium vinyl sticker, two t-shirts, and four free passes per month to any of our shows for one year.

 

    • Upon completion of the universe project, you’ll also be able to download/print off a digital certificate that highlights your star and commemorates your contribution.

Become a Red Giant Partner ($10,000)

As some stars near the end of their life cycle, they evolve into red giants. These bright, low, or intermediate-mass stars are well-known for their luminosity. Red giants are among the most important stars in the night sky!


By becoming a Red Giant Partner, you will help us achieve our goals and highlight our mission even more!

Red Giant Partner Perks:

    • Choose your own constellation! We will assign your name, business name, or beneficiary name to a star in the constellation of your choice within the “Shiras Planetarium Digital Universe” and it will be featured more prominently.

 

    • Your name will be displayed on our website’s page of Red Giant Partners.

 

    • You will be recognized at our re-opening ceremony, both verbally and in print, to be held after the completion of the universe project.

 

    • You will receive an exclusive Shiras Planetarium vinyl sticker, a t-shirt, and two free passes per month to any of our shows for one year.

 

  • Upon completion of the universe project, you’ll also be able to download/print off a digital certificate that highlights your star and commemorates your contribution.

Become a Main Sequence Partner ($5,000)

Most stars in the universe fall under the main sequence category, which is what most picture when they hear the word “star.” Fusion has commenced and the star officially begins to shine!


By becoming a Main Sequence Partner, you will contribute significantly to our renovation and shine a bright light on our goals!

Main Sequence Partner Perks:

    • Choose which constellation your star is within! We will assign your name, business name, or beneficiary name to a star in the constellation of your choice within the “Shiras Planetarium Digital Universe,” and it will be featured more prominently.

 

    • Your name will be displayed on our website’s page of Main Sequence Partners.

 

    • You will be recognized at our re-opening ceremony, both verbally and in print, to be held after the completion of the universe project.

 

    • You will receive an exclusive Shiras Planetarium vinyl sticker and a t-shirt to show your support.

 

    • Upon completion of the universe project, you can also download/print off a digital certificate highlighting your star and commemorating your contribution.

Become a Protostar Partner ($1,000)

A protostar is a young star that is still in the process of gathering mass from its nebular cloud.


By becoming a Protostar Partner, you will help us accelerate our momentum toward achieving our remodeling objectives!

Protostar Partner Perks:

    • We will assign your name, business name, or beneficiary name to a star within the “Shiras Planetarium Digital Universe.”

 

    • Your name will be displayed on our website’s page with other Protostar Partners.

 

    • You will receive an exclusive Shiras Planetarium vinyl sticker to show off your support.

 

    • Upon completion of the universe project, you can also download/print off a digital certificate highlighting your star and commemorating your contribution.

Become a Nebula Partner ($250)

A nebula is a beautiful cloud of dust and gas that marks the beginning and end of a star’s life cycle.


By becoming a Nebula Partner, you will serve as the foundation of growth for our planetarium.

Nebula Partner Perks:

    • You will receive an exclusive Shiras Planetarium vinyl sticker to show off your support.
    • Your name will be listed on the Shiras Planetarium website with other Nebula Partners.