Public planetarium shows, featuring the Digistar II projector, are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 P.M., and Sundays at 4:00 P.M. There are also special shows designed for families on Sundays at 2:30 P.M. Call the program information number (517) 355-4672, for exact showtimes and other information concerning the public shows.
Admission prices for all shows are:
Adults, $3.00
Students and senior
citizens, $2.50
Children (age 12
and under), $2.00
A current sky talk, using the Digistar projector, will follow all shows. Outdoor observing is held after evening shows as sky conditions permit. Telescopes in front of Abrams Planetarium offer views of selected astronomical objects.
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Family Show
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Feature Show
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Join host Seymour Sky on the all-puppet talk show that features only the greatest "stars". In this fun program, children will hear star myths, learn facts about stars and the Earth, and how to find the Big Dipper and the North Star. For ages preschool through grade 2 and older, and families. Sundays 2:30 p.m. |
Explore the celestial and geological forces that shaped the Earth and allowed for the creation of life. Learn the recipe that made Earth different from its planetary neighbors Mars and Venus. This show, narrated by John de Lancie, answers questions about planetary formation from the viewpoint of ancient storytellers to modern scientists. Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m. |
