Pass through time and space this May at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.
Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in May. The post-academic year summer planetarium schedule will begin on May 26, with shows at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central Wisconsin (bright stars, constellations, planets, etc.) All events are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and help continue these programs:
- May 4 – 2 p.m. “Explore” – Humanity has always had a fascination with the stars. See look at how scholars and scientists throughout the ages used the sky as a calendar and clock to measure the passage of time.
- May 11 – 2 p.m. “Spark: The Universe in Us” – Explore how hundreds of millions of celestial events have forged the elements that make up the Solar System, Earth and us.
- Monday, May 26 – 7 p.m. “Cosmic Cycles” (Live presentation) – Discuss topic of time, calendars and the seasons as they relate to natural cycles in the cosmos.
- Wednesday, May 28 – 7 p.m. “Phantom of the Universe – the Search for Dark Matter” – Learn about the history behind dark matter and how are scientists collaborating to find it.
Junior Scientist planetarium programs are offered on select Sundays from 3:40-4:10 p.m., with a book reading season starting at 3 p.m. This program is in collaboration with the UW-Stevens Point Olson Museum of Natural History:
- May 1 – “The Hot and Cold Game” – Have you ever wondered why parts of the earth are cold and frozen most of the year while other parts have never seen snow? Come learn how the Earth has so many different climates and how those climates are changing.
Planetarium seating is first come, first served for up to 55 people. Groups of eight or more may schedule a special showing of any planetarium program by calling 715-346-2208 or completing an online request form. There is a cost for these requests.
The planetarium is located on the second floor of the UW-Stevens Point Science Building, 2001 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point. Parking is available in Lot D behind the building and is free in all university lots after 7 p.m. and on weekends.
Learn more at https://www.uwsp.edu/smcpa/blocher-planetarium.