Fall 2014: Explore the universe at the UAA Planetarium
by Michelle Saport |
Visit the UAA Planetarium this Friday, Dec. 19, to catch the last two shows of 2014. Here's a look at what's playing:
6:30 p.m. - "Tilted Solstice" presented by Omega Smith A live presentation on the winter solstice and our tilted little world, this show will go over the history, mythology and astronomy behind the shortest day of the year... What does it mean for us on Earth? What is it like on other planets?
8 p.m. - "Stars of the Alaskan Sky: Winter Sky" presented by Omega Smith Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what you were seeing? What is that bright object on the horizon? Where is the Big Dipper? In a special all-live presentation, Planetarium Manager Omega Smith will take you on a tour of the night sky and show you what you can see during our long winter nights. You'll learn what constellations and planets are visible, as well as how to look for the moon. Best of all, it will be a balmy 68 degrees inside the planetarium.
More information Located in ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Room 220, the UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theatre hosts two shows every Friday night (except for holidays and first Fridays) during the fall and spring semesters. The full-dome theater offers viewers an immersive experience, with each show delving into a scientific topic. Most shows are under 30 minutes and followed by a live lecture from distinguished faculty. Tickets for all planetarium shows, including the ones above, are available at UAATix.com.
Ticket reservations are available online only at UAATix.com. Remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the door on the day of the show. The planetarium will open for seating 30 minutes before the start of each show. You must be in the theater 10 minutes before the show starts. Reserved seats will be released after this time to stand-by customers. There is no entry after the show begins.
For more information, including how to become a UAA Planetarium member, please visit www.uaa.alaska.edu/planetarium.
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