Featuring "Eclipses and Phases of the Moon" and "Laser Country" on Friday, April 4, and "Eclipse Across America 2024" and "Laser Beatles" on Saturday, April 5.
Wayne State College’s free planetarium and laser shows continue Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are accepted.
On Friday, April 4, the planetarium show “Eclipses and Phases of the Moon” will be at 7 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Country” at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, April 5, the planetarium show “Eclipse Across America 2024” will be at 1 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Beatles” at 2 p.m.
Each planetarium show will present an overview of what causes eclipses and the different moon phases.
About the Fred G. Dale Planetarium
All shows last about 45 minutes, and those wanting to book a private planetarium show should contact Dr. Todd Young, director of the planetarium, at [email protected] or 402-375-7471. To view a complete schedule of planetarium and laser shows for the Spring 2025 semester, visit the planetarium. Schools, community groups, and other organizations are always welcome to book private shows.
“This spring features planetarium shows about a large variety of topics, including the Solar System, multicultural astronomy, and the search for life in the universe,” said Young. “We also have Easter Weekend coming up, with shows featuring the artwork and history of the Sistine Chapel.”
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.
The shows will cycle through the planetarium’s vast library of shows, and each planetarium show will be followed by a laser show.