Make sure to set aside time this month to attend the last free public planetarium shows of the academic summer at Ball State! We have a wide range of options for all ages, each celebrating the unique wonders of our planet. We can't wait to see you there!
Our Night Sky
Fridays: July 12, 19 at 5 p.m.
People often peer into the darkness of the night sky and wonder, “what is out there?” Seemingly dark regions of space are actually filled with nebulae, star clusters, and other galaxies. Come learn how to navigate the sky by using bright stars and constellations with the help of a star chart, and discover what fascinating objects exist deep in space.
Most suitable for all ages 8+, all ages welcome
Birth of Planet Earth
Fridays: July 12, 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: July 13, 20 at 6:30 p.m.
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? What does Earth’s history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own.
Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Magic Tree House: Space Mission
Saturdays: July 13, 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get … well, we don’t want to give the surprise away!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
ASTRONAUT
Saturdays: July 13, 20 at 5 p.m.
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take 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 discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Narrated by Ewan McGregor.
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
www.bsu.edu/planetarium