Take a historical and futuristic look at the red planet
in “MarsQuest” at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher
Planetarium this fall.
The program will be shown at 2 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 26
and Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Presented free of charge, the show is narrated by
Patrick Stewart of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” It includes the history,
misconceptions and realities of Mars as well as images from the Hubble Space
Telescope and plans for future missions to the planet.
The planetarium doors open 30 minutes before the
scheduled program. Designed for a general audience, planetarium programs appeal
to all age groups. Seating is first come, first served for up to 60 people.
Groups of 15 or more may schedule a special showing of any planetarium program
by calling 715-346-2208. The cost is $25 per special group presentation.
On Monday evenings, the “Night Skies of Fall” program is
offered in the planetarium at 8 p.m. An optional visit to the Arthur J. Pejsa
Observatory for sky viewing through the telescope may follow if skies are
clear.
The planetarium, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs,
is located on the second floor of the UW-Stevens Point 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.
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