By Dayna Thompson, Planetarium Director—
MUNCIE, IN—All planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for these public planetarium shows. www.bsu.edu/planetarium
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.
Quasars & Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome
Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.
In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
SEEING: A Look Inside the Eye
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Program Information
- The planetarium is located on the west end of the Cooper Science Building, at 2111 W. Riverside Ave. in Muncie.
- General public planetarium shows are free of charge unless otherwise noted.
- No reservations or tickets are required unless otherwise noted. Cash donations are accepted at the door.
- Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or five (5) minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time. The room gets dark after the start time, and we strongly recommend arriving early.
- Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. We recommend arriving early as seating is done on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited. We offer hands-on activities before most shows.
- Programs run approximately 50 minutes long and include a live sky tour.
- We ask that no food, drinks, gum, or candy be brought inside the planetarium.
- Please silence or turn off all cellphones and electronics that emit light and keep them put away during programs. We also ask that light-up shoes not be worn in the planetarium.
- Children should be accompanied by an adult. If you’re unsure whether a program is age-appropriate, please contact the planetarium.
- The planetarium, along with the entire Ball State campus, is a tobacco-free environment.
For more information, visit the planetarium website at www.bsu.edu/planetarium.
