Planetarium Show: Amazing Astronomers of Antiquity

Did you know that over 2,000 years ago, ancient astronomers knew the Earth was round, measured its diameter and distance from the Sun, created an accurate star map with magnitudes, knew the length of the year to the precision of our modern calendar, and developed a method for predicting eclipses.  Discover how the Pantheon is an astronomical instrument, how Eratosthenes measured the Earth’s circumference, how the Saqqara Step Pyramid depicts the turning stars, who first said that the Earth orbits the Sun, and who created the Antikythera Mechanism with dials and gears to predict motions of the sun, moon, and planets.  Meet the seven most amazing astronomers of antiquity who are responsible for most of the astronomy we still use every day.  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.

Make it a double-feature! Stay for the free Star Watch with TWC Astronomy Club after the show.