{"id":1293,"date":"2025-12-16T12:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=221921"},"modified":"2025-12-16T12:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:38:34","slug":"messengers-of-time-and-space","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/calendar\/event\/messengers-of-time-and-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Messengers of Time and Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Messengers of Time and Space<\/em> is a full-dome planetarium show from NSF NOIRLab designed to illuminate the imminent revolution in astronomy driven by time-domain and multi-messenger observations. This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe.<\/p>\n<p>The planetarium show highlights how the International Gemini Observatory will work together with observatories that monitor the night sky for exciting astronomical events that change with time, like Rubin Observatory. Sometimes, light is not the only indicator of these short-term events. Audiences will learn how information can reach us through other messengers like cosmic rays, elusive particles called neutrinos, and even gravitational waves rippling through the Universe.<\/p>\n<p>Our shows are open to the public in the <strong>Allen F. Blocher Planetarium<\/strong>.\u00a0The planetarium is located on the second floor of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/2001+4th+Ave,+Stevens+Point,+WI+54481\/@44.5281883,-89.5752272,16z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88005aeaffe5cf27:0xcb286f85dce7430b!8m2!3d44.5281845!4d-89.5708498?hl=en\">Science Building<\/a>, by the Foucault pendulum, right above the east main entrance. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Direct access is obtained through the east entrance.<\/p>\n<p>Planetarium programs for groups (schools, scouts, organizations, etc.) can be arranged during our academic year.\u00a0 Call 715-346-2120 or email physastr@uwsp.edu<\/p>\n<h2>Admission<\/h2>\n<p>There is no charge for our public programs, although donations of $1-$2 per attendee will be greatly appreciated to allow us to continue these public programs for our community.<\/p>\n<h2>Parking<\/h2>\n<p>Parking is\u00a0free on campus\u00a0for our guests\u00a0only on\u00a0Saturdays\u00a0and Sundays.\u00a0From Monday-Friday, the UWSP parking lots are\u00a0enforced 2 am \u2013 7 pm. Please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/parking\/pages\/visitors.aspx\">this website<\/a>\u00a0for more details about parking\u00a0options, rules, and regulations.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-208411 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Planetarium-Campaign-2025-512x307.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"307\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GET INVOLVED!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Blocher Planetarium is a treasure of the Stevens Point community, offering shows to students young and old alike. This space has inspired countless students to go onto careers in astronomy and sparked the imagination of young children on field trips as they ask questions about the universe and their place in it. Help &#8220;<strong>Rebuild the Wonder<\/strong>&#8221; and join this effort to keep future generations gazing up at the stars. <a href=\"https:\/\/give.uwsp.edu\/g\/cols-giving-page\">Learn More!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Messengers of Time and Space is a full-dome planetarium show from NSF NOIRLab designed to illuminate the imminent revolution in astronomy driven by time-domain and multi-messenger observations. 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