Have aliens landed on Earth? Were the Apollo visits to
the moon actually a hoax? Learn more about some of these claims in a show at
the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.
“Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions” will be offered
at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 19 and 26. Open to the public free of charge, the
show is hosted by “Bad Astronomer” Phil Plait as he debunks pseudoscience about
the planets, stars and the universe.
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 recently 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 X near the
building entrance, 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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