UW-Stevens Point offering educational planetarium showings in July

June 17, 2026
The show “Messengers of Time and Space” will be offered Wednesday, July 1, as part of the free planetarium programs offered through UW-Stevens Point in July.

Push the boundaries of space exploration at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium this July.

Planetarium shows will be offered at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in May and July. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central Wisconsin (bright stars, constellations, planets, etc.) All events are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and help continue these programs:

  • Wednesday, July 1 – “Messengers of Time and Space” – Learn about the imminent revolution in astronomy driven by time-domain and multi-messenger observations.
  • Monday, July 6 – “Unveiling the Invisible Universe” – Explore the cosmos as revealed by all its different messengers throughout the history of astronomy.
  • Wednesday, July 8 – “Phantom of the Universe – The Search for Dark Matter” – Explore one of the great frontiers in science and the search to understand dark matter.
  • Monday, July 13 – “Big Astronomy” – Learn about the diverse people who push the limits of technology, enable scientific discovery and expand what we know about the Universe using state-of-the-art telescopes.
  • Wednesday, July 15 – “One Sky – Six Perspectives on Cultural and Indigenous Astronomy” – Through a collection of short films, learn how different cultures see and interpret humanity’s shared sky.
  • Monday, July 20 – “Chrononaut” – Witness the pivotal moments where science and history collide while travelling the 13.8 billion-year journey of our existence.
  • Wednesday, July 22 – “LILA – Life Cycles and Connections” – Follow Lila on her transformation from a tiny caterpillar to a butterfly in full flight while learning about the invisible networks that sustain life.

Planetarium seating is first come, first served for up to 55 people. Groups of eight or more may schedule a special showing of any planetarium program by calling 715-346-2208 or completing an online request form. There is a cost for these requests.

The planetarium is located on the second floor of the UW-Stevens Point Science Building, 2001 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point. Parking is available in Lot D behind the building and is free in all university lots after 7 p.m. and on weekends.

Public stargazing sessions will resume in mid-September. Learn more at https://www.uwsp.edu/smcpa/blocher-planetarium.