Planetarium Show: The Cowboy Astronomer

Learn about the night sky from the unique perspective of a Cowboy Astronomer.  Students will learn about stars, their properties, their motion, and seasonal changes in the sky.  They’ll learn about constellations and some of the other objects in the night sky, like the Pleiades star cluster, the Andromeda Galaxy, nebulae, and supernovas, to name a few.  Along the way, students will be regaled by star stories from different cultures and countries, including Native American, German, ancient Arabic, Polynesian, ancient Greek, and even British poetry.  A “Tonight’s Sky” program showing a few of the seasonal constellations and planets currently in the night sky will follow the fulldome show.

Important Notes:

– Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early.

– Seating is limited; pre-registration ensures you a seat. Walk-ins will be accepted if seats are available. We ask that walk-ins bring cash only with the exact payment requested. 

– For safety reasons, there is no late entry into the planetarium once the door is closed. No refund will be provided to registrants who arrive after the door is closed.