Saturday, January 16, 2010

Take a mini vacation in space this Monday

Another vacation day so soon??!! Looking for something different to do with your kids? Come on down to the planetarium for some out of this world fun this Monday, January 18. We have planetarium space shows at 11 am and 1 pm and laser shows at noon and 2 pm. A different show each hour, all for the super discounted price of $5/person/show (adults and kids 13+ are usually $7/person for the first show and then a dollar off admission for each subsequent show)....unless you're a member, which means you get in free! Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the lots surrounding the planetarium (note: do not park in yellow lots as they are restricted 24/7). Show schedule:

11 am: BIG
12 noon: Laser Pop Music Show
1 pm: The Planets
2 pm: Laser Mania Music Show

Friday, January 8, 2010

Warm and Starry Weekend-Jan 9

Tired of gray skies and cold nights? The weather is always warm and the skies clear and starry in UofL's Rauch Planetarium!

This Saturday is the winter edition of our special, monthly Skies Over Louisville live star and constellation presentation at 9 PM. Meet Orion and all his cosmic companions, and experience the stories behind all those stars in our long, dark winter skies.

Make it an evening out with the family by staying for a laser music concert of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon that follows at 10 PM!
See BOTH shows for only $13.00 for adults and $9 for children (12 and under), Senior Citizens (60+), and U of L/Metroversity students with student ID.
An economical and unique way to spend a cold, winter night!

For directions and maps, visit http://louisville.edu/planetarium/visit/directions-to-rauch-planetarium.html
For details, visit http://planetarium.louisville.edu
Become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/uoflplanetarium

Show Description:
Skies Over Louisville: The Winter Edition
What does the sky look like tonight? Where can I find the planets? When is the best time to see the International Space Station? "Skies over Louisville" is designed to help answer these questions and many more. The program features an in-depth tour of the night sky including stars, constellations, and planets. Each month we will explore one area of observational astronomy in detail and every session will give the audience a chance to ask questions about the current night sky. This program changes with the seasons and throughout the year, so be sure to comeback again and again. This program is suitable for all ages.