Discover how tiny and elusive particles found in Antarctica are uncovering the secrets of the cosmos in a new show at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.
"Chasing the Ghost Particle" will be offered at 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, 13 and 20. The program is open to the public free of charge.
The show explores how these tiny particles, called neutrinos, give scientists a look into exploding stars and black holes. Viewers will travel from the galaxies surrounding Earth to some of the most remote locations on the planet.
On Monday evenings, the "Night Sky" program is offered at 8 p.m. in the planetarium to look in detail at objects in the current night sky. The upgraded Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory telescope is open for free viewings from 8-10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday evenings if the skies are clear.
Planetarium 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. There is a cost of $25 per group for these presentations.
The planetarium and observatory are located on the second and fourth floor of the UW-Stevens Point Science Building at the corner of Reserve Street and Fourth Avenue. Parking is available in Lot D behind the building and is free in all university lots after 7 p.m. and on weekends. For more information, go to www.uwsp.edu/physastr.
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