Travel the greater universe this September at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.
Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in September. 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:
- Sept. 7 – Phantom of the Universe: The Search for Dark Matter – Explore one of the great frontiers in science and the search to understand dark matter.
- Sept. 14 – Mysteries of Your Brain – Discover the science behind how your brain perceives the world around you.
- Sept. 21 – The Sun, Our Living Star – Journey into the life-giving power of our nearest star.
- Sept. 28 – Mars, The Ultimate Voyage – Imagine the challenges and discoveries ahead as humans prepare for a journey to Mars.
A Junior Scientist planetarium program, “Planets of the Solar System (live),” will be offered 3:30-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14 , with a book reading season starting at 3 p.m. This program is in collaboration with the UW-Stevens Point Museum of Natural History.
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.
Starting Monday, Sept. 8, stargazing sessions are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 8:30-10 p.m., weather dependent, on Colman field, located on the corner of Maria St. and Reserve St. Viewings will be held only if the skies are clear and the temperature is above 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Please check the department’s website linked below for weather status updates.
Learn more at uwsp.edu/smcpa/blocher-planetarium.