The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds, running weekends September 8 through November 11. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. There are no presentations September 15-23 and October 27-28.
“Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds” explores how our curiosity has driven us to look outwards since the dawn of humanity. Today we are discovering new and distant worlds with the hope of finding extraordinary forms of life beyond imagination.After “Out There,” we delve into moon phases and eclipses, with an emphasis on two upcoming solar eclipses. We then explore many of the highlights found in the current evening sky. These include the bright stars, constellations, and planets currently visible from Central Illinois.
Regular 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.
