2 Shows: 7 & 7:45 p.m.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived.
It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life.
Although it is a typical “dwarf” star, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined.
Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format.

Runtime: 25 minutes

Recommended Ages: 12 and up

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Directions: Enter the campus using Research Way from York Road. The Science Complex is on the right. Parking is free after 3 p.m. on Friday in the Glen Parking Garage, which is directly across from the Science Complex.

Due to later sunset times, telescope viewing on the rooftop will be offered following the second planetarium show (weather permitting).

Public shows are free and open to the public. Donations can be made at the Planetarium website.