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| Me in front of the Spitz 512 Planetarium at the end of the show. |
This was my third time attending the twice monthly planetarium shows for the public at the local college campus. The program was about different types of stars. The planetarium is located in Nicolaus Copernicus Hall. (You know who he is, don't ya? If not, the links in the blue font will take you to where you can find out more.)
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| Entrance to the Engineering & Science Building housing the planetarium/ |
When I arrived just in time for the 8 p.m. start, I was surprised to find the theater almost completed filled. The past shows were sparsely attended. I don't know what triggered so many folks to attend this show. However, I was able to sit in my usual seat in the back near the control console.
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| The Spitz machine |
The show lasted roughly an hour. There was a 5th grade boy who seemed to know as much as the planetarium director. He had the right answers and it was humorous and refreshing to witness his knowledge and enthusiasm.
Once the show starts the lights are dimmed and the doors shut. When the stars are projected on the overhead dome, it is spectacular and awesome. Each time the audience is wowed. The show has typically begun with what's up right now in the night sky. However, like my previous two visits, the night has been cloudy. The light pollution from the campus also doesn't help. So when I walked home, all I saw were clouds (thankfully,-since I ran out without my umbrella, it was only after I reached home that the rain came down).
Looking forward to the next show in two weeks.
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Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Copernicus
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Written: Sunday August 18, 2019.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Copernicus
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Written: Sunday August 18, 2019.
