{"id":788,"date":"2024-05-23T12:06:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T17:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=209497"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:54:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T17:54:16","slug":"planets-of-the-solar-system-live-3","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/calendar\/event\/planets-of-the-solar-system-live-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Planets of the Solar System (LIVE)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We will visit the Sun and the eight planets of the Solar System. Program is a live, guided exploration of the Sun and the eight planets of the Solar System. We will describe these amazing worlds and reveal some of their exceptional characteristics all the while exploring the vast scale of the solar system.<\/p>\n

Our itinerary will allow us to see our close celestial neighbors in great detail. Explore the Sun, the planets, some interesting moons, and a couple of dwarf planets of the Solar system, led by associate professor Sebastian Zamfir<\/a>, director of the Blocher Planetarium and Pejsa Observatory. This Junior Scientist<\/strong> show begins at 3:00 p.m. with a book reading in SCI A201. The feature in the Planetarium begins at 3:30 p.m. \u2013 recommended age 4+
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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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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