Take a ‘Journey to the Stars’ at the UW-Stevens Point planetarium
Find the answers to questions about the stars and solar system at a free show in the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
“Journey to the Stars” will be offered at 2 p.m. on the Sunday afternoons of April 15, 22 and 29 and May 6, 13 and 20. Presented free of charge and open to the public, the show takes a look at how astronomers study the heavens using telescopes, the many objects in the solar system, what stars look like and the locations of other galaxies.
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 15 or more may schedule a special showing of any planetarium program by calling 715-346-2208. There is a cost of $15 per group for these presentations.
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. An optional observatory visit for sky viewing through the telescope may follow if skies are clear.
The planetarium is located on the second floor of the 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 may be found at www.uwsp.edu/physastr.
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