Journey light years away from home this December at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.
Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in December. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central Wisconsin (bright stars, constellations, planets, etc.) All events are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and help continue these programs:
- Dec. 8 – 2 p.m. “MUSICA – Why is the Universe Beautiful?” – See how art, music and mathematics are integral to the beauty of the Cosmos.
- Dec. 15– 2 p.m. “Season of Light” – Go back in time to learn how winter brings out light in all forms through various holiday traditions around the world and the stars in our expansive cosmos.
A Junior Scientist planetarium program, “Moles, What is Out There?” will be offered 3:40-4:10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, with a book reading season starting at 3 p.m. This program is in collaboration with the UW-Stevens Point Museum of Natural History.
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 715-346-2208 or completing an online request form. There is a cost for these requests.
The planetarium is located on the second 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.
Stargazing sessions are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 8:30-10 p.m., weather dependent, on Colman field, located on the corner of Maria St. and Reserve St. Viewings will be held only if the skies are clear and the temperature is above 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Please check the department’s website linked below for weather status updates.
Learn more at https://www.uwsp.edu/smcpa/blocher-planetarium.
