Astronomy Public Nights - FALL 2008 RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008

The SCSU Planetarium opens it's doors to the general public twice a year.

Shows are typically scheduled for the two weeks after the time change, and once during the Mid-Winter, before the time change.  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. These shows are "free" and enjoyable for all ages where in the planetarium you will view the elements of the night skies. Show reservation times for the Fall are 7:00 pm, 7:45pm and 8:30pm. Mid-Winter show times are 7:30, 8:05, and 8:40 PM. Each presentation is the same and 35 minutes in length.

In addition to the inside planetarium show, if the skies are clear, you are invited to view objects through the telescopes. Professors and students will be on hand to help you as well as pointing out interesting astronomical objects visible with the naked eye.

FALL 2008 Planetarium Public Night Dates

(Please note the show times in mid-winter are different than the fall times. Fall: 7:00 PM, 7:45 PM, and 8:30 PM. Mid-Winter: 7:30 PM, 8:05 PM, and 8:40 PM.)

Reservations can be made one of two ways, either by sending an email by clicking here: Planetarium@stcloudstate.edu, or call the office at 320-308-2011 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  If clicking on the email address does not work for you, use that address in a new email message.

To set up your reservation we need the following Information:

• Show Time Requested
• Date you wish to attend
• Name of Contact Person or Group
• Phone No. or Email Address of Contact Person
• How many people in your group (New Rule this year- group size maximum of 10 - groups, such as scout troops will need to set up a show just for their group on an evening other than Astronomy Public Nights).

A confirmation of your reservation will be emailed to you if you have contacted us by email. If you contacted us by phone we would confirm your reservation by phone. If you leave a message on our voice mail, please make sure you give us all the information requested above so we can call to confirm your reservation. If you need to cancel or there is a change in your group size (smaller), please let us know as soon as possible.

 

THIS IS A POPULAR AND ENJOYABLE EVENING FOR ALL AGES, SO PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND:

• Show up ten minutes before the show begins to check in at the Reservation Table in front of the planetarium.
• Once the show starts the doors need to remain closed until the end of the show, so if you are late for the show you will need to wait for the next available show time and hope there is room.
• If your groups size changes, please let us know since seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

Click here for DIRECTIONS TO THE PLANETARIUM