The schedule for this weekend is "STARS" and "Laser Fun" on Friday and "Astronaut" and "Laser Beatles" on Saturday.
Wayne State College’s free planetarium and laser shows continue Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are accepted.
On Friday, April 25, the planetarium show “STARS” will be at 7 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Fun” at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, April 26, the planetarium show “Astronaut” will be at 1 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Beatles” at 2 p.m.
In “STARS,” the audience will journey to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and experience the beauty and destructive power of stars. This show focuses on the lives of stars, how they are born, how they die, and how the human understanding of stars has changed over time.
In “Astronaut,” the audience will discover what it takes to become an astronaut. Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and float around the International Space Station.
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 www.wsc.edu/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.
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.