On February 9, 2008, the M. D. Anderson Planetarium reopened after a major upgrade. Our grand reopening celebration was shared by over 300 people, who watched a special planetarium presentation, a chemistry magic show, various programs in the library, and the keynote address by Lawrence Krauss, well-known author and professor of physics and astronomy at Case Western Reserve University. In the year that followed, we have had more than 1,000 people coming to our programs, through school, church, and family groups, as well as individuals. Thank you all for helping make this such a successful year!
In honor of our anniversary, we are announcing two new programs and a special event:
- Special Presentation: What is Life? In honor of the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin, the Lambuth Biology Department and Planetarium team up to explore life in all its forms on Earth, and what they can tell us about the possibility of life on other worlds. (This one-time presentation will happen Monday, February 16.)
- Oasis in Space: Life on Earth, throughout its variety, depends on liquid water for existence. This program takes a tour through our Solar System and beyond, to search for places where liquid water can exist. (Shows on March 2, April 6, and May 4.)
- Astronaut: What does it take to get a person into space? What demands are required for a person to become an astronaut? Narrated by Ewan MacGregor, this program demonstrates the challenges someone must overcome to travel beyond the shelter of Earth’s atmosphere. (Shows on March 16 and April 20.)
All programs begin at 7:30 PM. Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per child under 18, and $10 for a family of 3 or more. Lambuth students, staff, and faculty are admitted free with ID.
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