June 5, 2009
Summer programs at the UWSP planetarium
The Allen F. Blocher Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point (UWSP) will present two programs this summer on Monday and
Wednesday evenings.
“Gods of the Solar System” will be shown at 8 p.m. on the Mondays of June 8, 15,
22 and 29 and the Wednesdays of July 8, 15 and 22. The show, created by UWSP alumna
Amy Wilder while she was a student, offers a unique tour of the solar system in which
the mythological names of the planets are discussed. The viewer is treated to stunning
views of the planets and their unique details.
“Hubble Vision” will be shown at 8 p.m. on the Wednesdays of June 10, 17, 24 and July 1 and
on the Mondays of July 6, 13 and 20. The show offers new views of the planets, stars and
galaxies through the unblinking eye of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Both shows are open to the public free of charge.
The planetarium doors open one-half hour before the scheduled programs. Designed for a general
audience, planetarium programs appeal to all age groups. Seating is first come, first serve
for up to 70 people. Groups of 15 or more may schedule a special showing of any planetarium
program by calling Olson at (715) 346-2208. There is a cost of $15 per group for these
presentations.
The planetarium is located on the second floor of the UWSP Science Building at the corner of
Reserve Street and Fourth Avenue. Parking is available in Lot X near the building entrance, and
is free in all university lots after 7 p.m.
The planetarium will be closed from July 24 through September 19. The observatory is closed during
the summer months and will resume its public programs in mid- September.
