Published Monday, April 22nd, 2024
The scheduled shows are “Cosmic Colors” and “Laser Classic Rock” on Friday, April 26, and “Oasis in Space” and “Laser Pink Floyd” on Saturday, April 27.
Wayne State College’s free planetarium and laser shows will come to a close for the Spring 2024 semester Friday and Saturday, April 26-27. Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are accepted.
On Friday, April 26, the planetarium show “Cosmic Colors” will be at 7 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Classic Rock” at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, April 27, the planetarium show “Oasis in Space” will be at 1 p.m., followed by the laser show “Laser Pink Floyd” at 2 p.m.
In “Cosmic Colors,” audience members will discover why the sky is blue, Mars is red, and why many things are the color that they are. Touring the interior of a plant leaf, taking a voyage through the human eye, and venturing into the invisible universe by investigating X-rays by taking on a monstrous black hole. The audience will also discover what may have been the actual color of a dinosaur.
“Oasis in Space” will transport the audience on a startling and beautiful voyage through the universe, galaxy, and solar system in search of liquid water, a key ingredient for life on Earth.
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].