Published Friday, April 5th, 2024
The scheduled shows are “Tales of the Mayan Skies” and “Laser Classic Rock” on Friday, and “The Sky We Don’t See” and “Laser Pink Floyd” on Saturday.
Wayne State College’s free planetarium and laser shows continue Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are accepted.
On Friday, April 12, the planetarium show “Tales of the Mayan Skies” will be at 7 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Classic Rock” at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, April 13, the planetarium show “The Sky We Don’t See” will be at 1 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Pink Floyd” 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, a view of the constellations, and a full dome video.
All shows last about 45 minutes. Those wanting to book a private planetarium show should visit www.wsc.edu/planetarium and click “Contact the Planetarium” to complete the online reservation form.
For more information, visit www.wsc.edu/planetarium, or contact Dr. Todd Young, director of the Fred G. Dale Planetarium, at 402-375-7471 or [email protected].