2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope September 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope show follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo's modifications to a child's spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of the... Free
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Earth to the Universe September 17, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Earth to the Universe The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths, and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the universe may well be humanity's oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos.... Free
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Totality! September 24, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Totality! Totality is a program covering everything you need to know about lunar and solar eclipses. We look back to the proof of general relativity and look forward to upcoming eclipses and where to witness them. Our production includes a variety of wonderful styles, from spectacular space environments to humorous pop-up books. A very special part... Free
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Larry Cat in Space September 24, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Larry Cat in Space Larry Cat In Space is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. Ideal for families with young children. Our shows are open to the public in the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. The planetarium is located on the second floor of the Science Building, by the Foucault pendulum, right above... Free
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Back to the Moon for Good October 1, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Back to the Moon for Good Back To The Moon For Good begins with a tour through the history of lunar exploration, tracing back to the 1960s and 1970s. We hear from some of the teams racing to land a robotic spacecraft on the moon and win the Google Lunar XPRIZE. The audience is taken on a successful launch, landing and... Free