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, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22 and March 1, 8 and 29. (No shows will be
held March 15 and 22.) 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.
The planetarium doors open at 1:30 p.m. before each 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. There is a cost of $25 per group for these special presentations.
On Monday evenings, the “Night Sky” planetarium program is
at 8 p.m., offering a look at the current objects in the sky. 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. and on
weekends.
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