Life Cycles of the Stars: Astronomy After Hours for Members
At the Museum | Gladwin Planetarium
Members, join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium! Each quarter, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation with a different focus prepared just for you. Journey through the cosmos with stunning visuals and the latest news in astronomy. Follow along with the series to explore the vast possibilities of space. Recommended for ages five and up.
January 23: Voyager Missions
Launched in 1977, NASA’s twin Voyager spacecraft forever changed the understanding of our solar system. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 revealed the complex worlds of the Gas Giants, sending back breathtaking images and groundbreaking data. Join us to explore the remarkable journey of these spacecraft and how they have shaped planetary science.
April 17: Atmosphere of Venus
Venus is often referred to as Earth’s twin planet, but it might be a bit more like our evil twin. Join us to explore Venus’s scorching temperature, crushing pressures, and runaway greenhouse effect that have transformed it into one of the most hostile worlds in our solar system. We will uncover what Venus’s atmosphere reveals about Earth’s past, and its possible future.
July 17: Life Cycles of the Stars
From blue giants to red dwarfs, every star tells a story through its light. This show will explore how astronomers classify stars and how stellar spectra reveals a star’s life stage, energy, and even the elements that make up our universe.
October 16: The Lunar Surface & Apollo
Join us to uncover the lunar surface and relive one of humanity’s greatest adventures, the Apollo missions. This show will explore the Moon’s rugged terrain, from craters to ancient lava plains, and celebrate the astronauts who journeyed across its dusty surface.
Space is infinite, but planetarium seats are not—click here to reserve spots while they last!
Free for Members, $15 for their non-member guests
Choose from two 20-minute shows starting at 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Please check in 10–15 minutes before the show’s start time and go directly to the planetarium to select your seat. Shows begin promptly with no late entry, and other Museum exhibits (indoor and outdoor) are closed.
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Questions? Please contact our membership department at membership@sbnature2.org.
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