The Sky Tonight - Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 01/04/2023
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September 7, 2022
7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
Live planetarium shows in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
Collision in the Cosmos
We can see many craters on the Moon, Mercury, and Mars, but has the Earth ever been impacted? Did impacts occur only in the past, or can they still happen? Have we ever observed collisions on a larger scale? Join us to learn about what happens when collisions occur in the cosmos.
October 5, 2022
7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
Live planetarium shows in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
Eclipses
What causes eclipses? What determines the date and type, lunar versus solar? Do other planets see them? Let’s learn all about eclipses before the total lunar eclipse of November 2022.
November 2, 2022
7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
Live planetarium shows in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
A Tour of the Solar System
Several planets can be seen in the night sky this month. Where are they located? Do they all have moons? How do the planets look up close? We will use the planetarium to explore the planets of our solar system.
December 7, 2022
7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
Live planetarium shows in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
A Year Since Launch: JWST Update
JWST has long been described as the “successor” to the Hubble Space Telescope. It was launched on December 25, 2021. How is it performing? What has it observed so far? Join us for an update on the science of JWST.
January 4, 2023
7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
Live planetarium shows in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
Nabulae
What is a nebula? Why are some red and others blue? Are there different types? Join us to explore the incredible beauty of nebulae in the cosmos.
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