Join us as we welcome Southwestern Oregon Community College for an afternoon at the planetarium!
This mobile planetarium will be located inside Chetco Public Library, offering visitors of all ages the chance to choose between three different shows that visitors of all ages are sure to enjoy.
Visitors can sign up for more than one show, giving the option to see all three if desired. Each show lasts between 15 to 20 minutes. Visitors sit on the ground for the duration of the show, though chairs can be provided for those who need them. The planetarium can also accommodate wheelchairs and other medical devices.
Registration for this event is highly recommended, as space is limited. When registering, please be sure to indicate how many members of your party will be attending under the "quantity" option. REGISTER HERE. You may also visit the library and speak with a clerk to sign up in person. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your scheduled showtime to check in.
The shows and their descriptions, along with showtimes are listed below:
2 Small Pieces of Glass
Beautifully photographed in 4K digital cinematography, the film is a visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo, its profound impact upon the science of astronomy, and how both shape the way we view ourselves in the midst of an infinite universe. The film features interviews with leading astrophysicists and cosmologists from the world's renowned universities and observatories, who explain concepts ranging from Galileo's act of revealing the cosmos with a simple telescope, to the latest discoveries in space, including startling new ideas about life on other planets and dark energy - a mysterious vacuum energy that is accelerating the expansion of the universe.
Showtimes: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
APOLLO AND BEYOND : CONQUERING GRAVITY
Celebrating 50 years of exploration beyond Earth's gravity. The 24 Apollo astronauts who reached lunar orbit are the only humans to escape the bonds of Earth's gravitational pull. In APOLLO AND BEYOND we share their exhilarating adventure on the moon and create a realistic future lunar colony where humans could enjoy this low gravity world. Then we explore the other worlds in our solar system, imagining how we might live and have fun there. Finally we look into the universe to understand what gravity really is and to appreciate its power in shaping our cosmos and determining our destiny. The moon is just the beginning of our exploration of gravity in action. This is an adventure for all ages with beautiful environments and a universe of new discoveries.
Showtimes: 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm
Flight Adventures
Discover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes and models fly. Learn about the history and future plans of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators - like YOU!
Showtimes: 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
