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Season of Light is an elegant and sophisticated program about the coldest and darkest of seasons \u2014 a time which holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year.<\/p>\n

This planetarium presentation traces the history and development of many of the world’s most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season \u2014 from the burning Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in windows, to the lighting of luminarias in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual of the Hanukkah Menorah.<\/p>\n

Audiences learn a selection of Northern hemisphere winter constellations, and find out why we even have seasons, as we demonstrate the Sun’s path across the sky throughout the year, and the Earth’s tilt and orbit around the Sun.<\/p>\n

*Recommended for all audiences<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admission<\/h2>\n

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

Parking<\/h2>\n

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\u00a0this website<\/a>\u00a0for more details about parking\u00a0options, rules, and regulations.<\/p>\n

Our shows are open to the public in the\u00a0Allen F. Blocher Planetarium<\/strong>.\u00a0The planetarium is located on the second floor of the\u00a0Science 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

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

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GET INVOLVED!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 “Rebuild the Wonder<\/strong>” and join this effort to keep future generations gazing up at the stars. Learn More!<\/a><\/p>\n

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