Free planetarium shows offered at Westminster College

Feb. 6, March 19, April 16
Planetarium shows
The Westminster College Planetarium will host 11 shows in February, March and April, including:
• “We Are Aliens!” 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 5 and 8 p.m. March 19 and 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. April 16. Recommended for ages 6 and up, the show explores Mars, Europa and distant exoplanets to help answer the ultimate question, “Are we alone?” The show finely balances science, education and family entertainment. Rooftop stargazing will follow the 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. shows, weather permitting.
• “Back to the Moon for Good,” 6 p.m. Feb. 6 and 4 p.m. April 16. Recommended for ages 8 and up, the show highlights the history of lunar exploration and provides an insider’s look at the teams vying for the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE, the largest incentivized prize in history. Rooftop stargazing will follow the Feb. 6 show, weather permitting.
• “One World One Sky: Big Birds Adventure,” 3:30 p.m. March 19. Recommended for ages 3-6, the show explores the night sky with the Sesame Street characters Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu.
• “Pluto: Exploring New Horizons,” 6:30 p.m. March 19 and 7 p.m. April 16. Recommended for ages 8 and older, the show focuses on the cold, dark and distant dwarf planet Pluto, which was explored for the first time this past July by the New Horizons spacecraft.
All shows are free and open to the public, and will be held in the Hoyt Science Resources Center, room 116, at Westminster College.
For more information or to register (requested), visit www.westminster.edu/planetarium, email planetarium@westminster.edu or call 724-946-STAR (7827).