Edinboro University Planetarium Starts Semester-long Series

Wednesday, Sept. 5

Edinboro University's Planetarium will begin its fall series Wednesday, Sept. 5.

The star-gazing series begins with a program called "What's Up Wednesday," which highlights current constellations, and continues through December with more than a dozen shows.

"Celtic Nights," the second show in the series, will be held in conjunction with the Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival. With viewings at 5 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, these programs will feature views of the night sky as can be seen in Edinburgh, Scotland and discussions about Celtic constellations, Scottish traditions and mythology.

Other planetarium shows include "Legends of the Night Sky" at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10; "Fall Nights" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18; a 50th anniversary show at noon and 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29; "Think about it" at noon Tuesday, Oct. 9; "What's Up Wednesday" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 17; "World at Night" at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22; "Legends, Myths and Spooks" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31; "Andromeda: A Close Encounter" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6; "Laser Christmas" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27; and "Star of Wonder" at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. — Tracy Geibel

Times vary // Edinboro University Planetarium, 161 Cooper Science Center, Edinboro // Free with required reservation // 814-732-2493 // edinboro.edu