{"id":342,"date":"2023-01-17T13:18:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T19:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=221937"},"modified":"2025-12-16T12:54:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:54:18","slug":"two-small-pieces-of-glass-the-amazing-telescope-7","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/calendar\/event\/two-small-pieces-of-glass-the-amazing-telescope-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two Small Pieces of Glass \u2013 The Amazing Telescope <\/em><\/strong>show follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party.<\/span><\/p>\n

Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass \u2014 using two small pieces of glass \u2014 to the launch of the NASA\/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy.<\/p>\n

Aiming to engage and appeal to audiences of all ages, the show explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400+ years.<\/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

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

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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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