The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Destination Mars: The New Frontier, running weekends from January 20 through March 4. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to the planet Mars a reality. Fly through the International Space Station, where astronauts are already living and working in space. Follow the rockets and vehicles that will take humans beyond the Moon and, one day, all the way to Mars. Travel along as we imagine this remarkable journey.
After each program, we point out highlights found in the current evening sky. These include the bright stars, constellations, and planets currently visible from Central Illinois.
Admission to the Illinois State University Planetarium is $5 for adults; $4 for children ages 5-12, seniors, and ISU ID holders; and $3 for children ages 3-4. Cash or checks only. Tickets may be purchased next to the Planetarium beginning 20 minutes before each show. Seating is limited.
The ISU Planetarium is located in the Felmley Hall of Science Annex, at the intersection of College Avenue and School Street, in Normal. Free parking is available a short distance from the ISU Planetarium in University parking lot F-67, on the east side of School Street.
For more information, please call the ISU Planetarium’s Skyline at (309) 438-5007 or visit the Planetarium website.
