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Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

October 29, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

For thousands of years, humankind thought that the Earth was the center of the universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are not special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds of billions in our galaxy, the Milky Way.

With the world’s most powerful telescopes, we explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even the wildest expectations of scientists as well as authors of science fiction. Most stars have planets — it turns out they are more common than we thought.

A huge diversity of worlds is Out There, just waiting to be discovered.

*Recommended for all audiences

Admission

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.

Parking

Parking is free on campus for our guests only on Saturdays and Sundays. From Monday-Friday, the UWSP parking lots are enforced 2 am – 7 pm. Please visit this website for more details about parking options, rules, and regulations.

Our shows are open to the public in the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. The planetarium is located on the second floor of the Science Building, 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.

Planetarium programs for groups (schools, scouts, organizations, etc.) can be arranged during our academic year.  Call 715-346-2120 or email physastr@uwsp.edu

 

Details

Date:
October 29, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.uwsp.edu/smcpa/blocher-planetarium/

Venue

UWSP | Science Building
2001 Fourth Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481 United States
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Phone
17153462208