Discover astronomy at UWSP this fall

UW-Stevens Point Planetarium Shows, Wisconsin Science Festival Presentations

Discover new worlds with astronomy this October at the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory.

Two presentations will be offered October 23-24 at statewide events for the Wisconsin Science Festival:

· “The History of Astronomy in Wisconsin,” 2:00 PM October 23, Room 105 of the Chemistry Biology Building – James Lattis, Director of Space Place at UW-Madison

· “Return to the Moon for Good”, 2:00 p.m., October 24, Planetarium – Assistant Professor Sebastian Zamfir, UW-Stevens Point Department of Astronomy

A free Junior Scientist planetarium program, “Constellations of the Night Sky,” will run from 3:30 pm to 4 pm on October 24 in collaboration with the UW-Stevens Point Museum of Natural History.

Planetarium shows are offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in October. The shows are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated. The shows are:

· October 3 – “Over there: the quest for extrasolar worlds”

· October 10 – “The hot and energetic universe”

· October 17 – “IBEX: in search of the edge of the solar system”

· October 24 – “Back to the Moon for good”

· October 31 – “See! The journey of a photon through space, time and mind ”

Planetarium seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis for a maximum of 55 people. Groups of eight or more can schedule a special screening of any planetarium program by calling 715-346-2208 or filling out an online request form. There is a cost of $ 25 per group for these presentations.

The Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory Telescope is open to the public free of charge from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday evening. Tours will only take place if the sky is clear and the temperature is above 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

The planetarium and observatory are located on the second and fourth floors of the UW-Stevens Point Science Building. 2001 Fourth Avenue, 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.

Face coverings are required indoors at UW-Stevens Point.

Learn more at www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/Pages/default.aspx.