Published Friday, October 25th, 2024

The schedule for Nov. 1-2 is “My House Has Stars” and “Laser Kids!” on Friday, and “Animals of the Sky” and “Laser Kids!” on Saturday.
“Kids Weekend” is the theme for Wayne State College’s free planetarium and laser shows Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are accepted.
The shows and lectures for this weekend are intended for preschool through second grade children.
On Friday, Nov. 1, the planetarium show “My House Has Stars” will be at 7 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Kids!” at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the planetarium show “Animals of the Sky” will be at 1 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Kids!” at 2 p.m.
The planetarium is located on the lowest level of Wayne State’s Carhart Science Building. Guests should use the southwest doors to enter. Once inside, go to the stairs at the south end of the building and go down to the lowest level. You may also take the elevator. Carhart Science and the planetarium are handicap accessible.
Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show and shows generally include a tour of the current night sky, how to find the constellations, and current events in astronomy.
All shows last about 45 minutes. Those wanting to book a private planetarium show should complete the planetarium's online contact form.
The shows will cycle through the planetarium’s vast library of shows, and each planetarium show will be followed by a laser show.
For more information, or to view a complete schedule of planetarium and laser shows for the Fall 2024 semester, visit www.wsc.edu/planetarium, or contact Dr. Todd Young, director of the Fred G. Dale Planetarium, at 402-375-7471 or [email protected].