Special Events

Special Events

Planetarium Special Events

Check out these stellar events happening at the Edelman Planetarium!

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Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter Event, March 1, 6:30 - 8 pm

On March 1, Venus will meet up with the gas giant Jupiter in an event known as a conjunction. This close conjunction will bring the planets 32 arcminutes, about half a degree, apart.
 
We are planning a special observatory open house to view this planetary spectacle. The evening's activities include a free show in the Edelman Planetarium and observations of the night sky (weather permitting).

Get a preview of what’s in the sky tonight with a sky tour in the Edelman Planetarium. We’ll offer free 20-minute presentations at 6:45 and 7:15 pm. These brief night sky tours will help you identify planets and constellations in the night sky. The planetarium doors will open just before each show starts. If you miss the first, come back again for the next show. Each program will be the same.

This event is weather permitting. In the event of clouds, rain, or high winds, the observatory will be closed. We'll send a weather update and go/no-go to all registered participants by 2 pm.

 

Schedule
TIME EVENT LOCATION
6:30 - 8:00 PM Telescope Observations Observatory
6:45 PM Night Sky Tour Planetarium
7:15 PM Night Sky Tour Planetarium