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SUMMARY:How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?
DESCRIPTION:The University of Nebraska Kearney Planetarium is offering a free show to the public! Astronomers use large telescopes to study the Universe. However\, space is so vast that even with the largest telescopes\, planets\, stars\, and even galaxies can appear just as dots. Come learn about some of the techniques that astronomers use to learn so much from such small points of light in the sky. \nFree tickets will be available to reserve at 8:00 AM CT on Friday 3/27. \nShows are recommended for engaged grade school students through adults. Shows are strongly discouraged for ages 2 and under. Please be prepared to turn off phones and smartwatches\, remove lighted shoes\, etc.\, so that all participants may enjoy the show in its intended dark\, quiet environment. Please arrive 5 minutes before your show\, or ticket reservations may be released to allow for walk-in attendees. \nIn conjunction with the show\, the UNK Astronomy Club will provide telescope observing\, outside of Bruner Hall\, at 9:00 PM (weather permitting).
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/how-do-astronomers-learn-about-things-that-are-so-far-away/2026-04-03/1/
LOCATION:The UNK Planetarium\, 2401 11th Ave\, Kearney\, NE\, 68849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky\, a view of the constellations\, and a full-dome video. All shows last about 45 minutes. \nApril Shows: \nFriday\, April 3\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Living Worlds \nWhether earthly or alien\, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable\, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos\, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way\, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances – and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. Narrated by Daveed Diggs. \nSaturday\, April 4\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – STARS \nFriday\, April 10\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Liquidverse \nLiquidverse invites you into an audiovisual symphony exploring the micro- and macro-scale of the universe. Contemplate the vastness of our galaxy\, the tininess of microorganisms\, and the kinship of all life in the universe through vibrant\, abstract visuals and the sonic power of an orchestra\, enveloping you in sound. \nSaturday\, April 11\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Edge of Darkness \nEdge of Darkness features amazing scenes of places never before seen gathered by key space missions\, culminating with groundbreaking discoveries in 2015. It features a spectacular flight though the great cliffs on comet 67P\, a close look at the fascinating bright “lights” on Ceres\, and the first ever close-ups of dwarf binary planet Pluto/Charon and its moons. Narrated by Hayley Atwell. \nFriday\, April 17 – Earth Day Celebration\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Dynamic Earth\n8 p.m. Planetarium show – Living Worlds \nDynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations\, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere\, oceans\, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents\, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane\, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales\, and fly into roiling volcanoes. Narrated by Liam Neeson. \nSaturday\, April 18 – Earth Day Celebration\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Living Worlds\n2 p.m. Planetarium show – Dynamic Earth \nFriday\, April 24\n7 p.m. Planetarium show – Edge of Darkness \nSaturday\, April 25\n1 p.m. Planetarium show – Tales of a Time Traveler \nIn Tales of a Time Traveler\, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive\, impossible to hold. It can’t be owned. It can’t be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial\, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars\, the time scale of the Big Bang\, and the distortion of time by gravity. Narrated by David Tennant.
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LOCATION:Fred G. Dale Planetarium\, Gulliver Dr.\, Wayne\, NE\, 68787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?
DESCRIPTION:The University of Nebraska Kearney Planetarium is offering a free show to the public! Astronomers use large telescopes to study the Universe. However\, space is so vast that even with the largest telescopes\, planets\, stars\, and even galaxies can appear just as dots. Come learn about some of the techniques that astronomers use to learn so much from such small points of light in the sky. \nFree tickets will be available to reserve at 8:00 AM CT on Friday 3/27. \nShows are recommended for engaged grade school students through adults. Shows are strongly discouraged for ages 2 and under. Please be prepared to turn off phones and smartwatches\, remove lighted shoes\, etc.\, so that all participants may enjoy the show in its intended dark\, quiet environment. Please arrive 5 minutes before your show\, or ticket reservations may be released to allow for walk-in attendees. \nIn conjunction with the show\, the UNK Astronomy Club will provide telescope observing\, outside of Bruner Hall\, at 9:00 PM (weather permitting).
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/how-do-astronomers-learn-about-things-that-are-so-far-away/2026-04-03/2/
LOCATION:The UNK Planetarium\, 2401 11th Ave\, Kearney\, NE\, 68849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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