Visit Zacheis Planetarium for free shows in November

On November 3 and November 17, the Adams State University Zacheis Planetarium will be open to the public for continued free shows. On Saturday evening, November 3, a 6 p.m. showing of “Tales of Maya Skies/2012” begins, followed by a 7:15 showing of “Interstellar Boundary Explorer/Star Tour” and an 8 p.m. reshowing of “Tales of Maya Skies/2012.”

On Saturday, November 17, “Dynamic Earth/Star Tour” begins at 6:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m., with “Black Holes/Star Tour” showing at 7:30 p.m.

Telescopes will be set up outside from dusk until after the last show each night, weather permitting. All programs are free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets for all shows each evening will be available at the planetarium starting 30 minutes before the first program. No advance tickets will be available. Limit two tickets per person present. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit blogs.adams.edu/zacheis for movie descriptions.

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Zacheis Planetarium continues with free shows

Adams State University Zacheis Planetarium continues with free shows, open to the public, on Thursday evening, October 18. “IBEX/Star Tour” begins at 7 p.m. and “Oasis in Space/Star Tour begins at 8 p.m.

Telescopes will be available outside, weather permitting, from dusk until after the last show is over. All programs are free and open to the public, but tickets are required due to limited seating. Tickets for all shows will be available at the planetarium starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening.

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Zacheis Planetarium show addresses 2012 worries

On Friday evening, Oct. 12, Adams State University’s Zacheis Planetarium will present two shows describing the Mayan people, their culture, and the popular rumors about their alleged prediction of the end of the world. The two shows will be presented back-to-back, first at 6 p.m., and again at 8 p.m. At 7:15, the planetarium will present one showing of “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity."

The Mayan programs are “Tales of Mayan Skies”, a full-dome movie describing the culture and mythology of the Mayans, and “2012: End of the World? NOT!,” an automated planetarium program describing what is known about the ancient Mayans and their culture, as well as their alleged prophecy of the end of the world on Dec. 21. It also provides a scientific view of the supposedly catastrophic events that are frequently cited as bringing about the end.

Telescopes will be available outside, weather permitting, from dusk until after the last show is over. All programs are free and open to the public, but tickets are required due to limited seating. Tickets for all shows will be available at the planetarium starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening.

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