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WAYNE – Wayne State College continues its holiday planetarium and laser shows Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are accepted.
Through the holiday season, there will be two additional shows on Saturdays.
On Friday, Dec. 13, the planetarium show “The Christmas Star” will be at 7 p.m., followed by the holiday laser show at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, Dec. 14, the planetarium show “Season of Light” will be at 1 p.m., followed by the holiday laser show at 2 p.m. “The Sistine Chapel” planetarium show will be at 3 p.m., followed by the holiday laser show at 4 p.m.
“Season of Light” traces the history and development of many of the world’s most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season. “The Sistine Chapel” is a historical and deeply moving show that provides explanations of all of Michelangelo’s works in one of the most amazing places on Earth. “The Christmas Star” features an astronomical explanation for what the wise men saw in the sky at the birth of Jesus.
The planetarium is located on the lowest level of Wayne State’s Carhart Science Building. Guests should use the southwest doors to enter. Once inside, go to the stairs at the south end of the building and go down to the lowest level. You may also take the elevator. Carhart Science and the planetarium are handicap accessible.
Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show and shows generally include a tour of the current night sky, how to find the constellations, and current events in astronomy.
All shows last about 45 minutes. Those wanting to book a private planetarium show should visit www.wsc.edu/planetarium and click “Contact the Planetarium” to complete the online reservation form.
The shows will cycle through the planetarium’s vast library of shows, and each planetarium show will be followed by a laser show.
For more information, or to view a complete schedule of planetarium and laser shows for the Fall 2024 semester, visit www.wsc.edu/ planetarium, or contact Dr. Todd Young, director of the Fred G. Dale Planetarium, at 402-375-7471 or [email protected].
