Take a journey through the stars this summer at the Allen F. Blocher
Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Planetarium shows will be offered
at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in June and July. The following shows are
free and open to the public:
- June 2
and 4 - “Sky Quest”
Narrated by a cast member of “Star Trek: Voyager,” the show features the
journey of a girl who imagines trips to Mars as a child and eventually becomes
an astronomer.
- June 16,
18, 23 and 25 – “More Than Meets the Eye”
See objects in the sky as they appear through a telescope compared to
observatory photos and spacecraft views.
- June 30,
July 2, 7 and 9 – “Bad Astronomy”
Tackle popular myths and misconceptions about the cosmos in a show hosted
by “Bad Astronomer” Phil Plait.
- July 14,
16, 21 and 23 – “Cosmic Colors”
Journey across the electromagnetic spectrum to discover the many colors of
the universe.
The planetarium doors open 30 minutes before the
scheduled program. Designed for a general audience, planetarium programs appeal to all age groups. Seating is
first come, first served for up to 60 people. Groups of 10 or more may schedule
a special showing of any planetarium program by calling 715-346-2208. There is
a cost of $25 per group for these presentations.
The Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory is closed during the summer months. The
planetarium will be closed July 26-August 31, with programming beginning again
in the fall.
The planetarium
is located on the second floor of the UWSP Science Building at the corner of
Reserve Street and Fourth Avenue. Parking is available in Lot X near the
building entrance, and is free in all university lots after 7 p.m. More
information is at www.uwsp.edu/physastr.
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