UW-Stevens Point’s planetarium offers shows this December
View the universe through the eyes of an astronomer this December at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.
Planetarium shows are offered at 2 p.m. Sundays. The educational shows are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated. Shows in December include:
• Dec. 4 – “Astronomy-3000 Years of Stargazing” – A space-time journey studying the world’s oldest science, from Stonehenge to supernovae
• Dec. 11 – “The Hot and Energetic Universe” – Discover high energy astrophysics through real images and visualizations
• Dec. 18 – “Season of Light” – Learn about holiday customs around the world that relate to astronomy and light A free Junior Scientist program, “Moles, What is Out There?,” will be offered 3:30-4 p.m., Dec. 18, in collaboration with the UW-Stevens Point Museum of Natural History. Aimed at young children, the show features a young mole named Plato who discovers astronomy.
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 715-3462208 or completing an online request form. There is a cost of $35 per group for these presentations.
The Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory telescope is open for free, public viewings from 8:30-10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday evenings.
The planetarium and observatory are located on the second and fourth 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://www3.uwsp.edu/physastr/ plan_obs/Pages/default.aspx.
