They light up the night, form shapes like “The Big
Dipper,” and some believe they even grant wishes. What makes stars so special? What
are they made of, how long do they live, and how do they die?
Find the answers at “Clouds of Fire,” a show at the University
of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Allen F. Blocher Planetarium at 2 p.m. the Sundays
of Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22. The shows are open to the public free of
charge.
On Monday evenings, the “Night Sky” program
is offered at 8 p.m. in the planetarium to look in detail at objects in the
current night sky. The recently upgraded Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory telescope
is open for free viewings from 8-10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday evenings if
the skies are clear.
Planetarium seating is first come, first
served for up to 60 people. Groups of 15 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 planetarium and observatory are located
on the second and fourth floor of the UW-Stevens Point 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. and on
weekends. For more information, go to www.uwsp.edu/physastr.
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