What's up tonight? Stay on top of the changing seasonal sky. Catch a new Skyquest topic every month. This is a longer program for those who want to delve a little deeper into the latest astronomy and space topics with our expert planetarium staff. These programs are not recommended for very young children.
Spring 2010 Monthly Skyquest Topic
80 Years since Pluto!
February 6*, 13, 20*, 27
This month we celebrate the discovery of everyone's favorite dwarf planet, PLUTO! What do we know about it? Why is it called a dwarf planet? We will also present what else has been discovered in our solar system in the last 80 years, and all of Pluto's dwarf planet relatives.
Space Shuttle Countdown
March 6*, 13, 20*, 27
At the time of this writing, one of the last remaining shuttle flights may be launched this month. We will explore the status of the shuttle program and the current status of the Orion Program.
Wow, There's a lot Happening!
April 3*, 10, 17*, 24
Early evening sky watchers can catch Saturn's return to view, but with a different look. Third Saturday attendees will see Mars is passing close to the Bee-Hive star cluster on April 17th. The NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (primary) mission will conclude, and we will show you many of the results. Mercury is also visible in the evening and we will show you where to find it!
Australian Skies
May 1*, 8, 15*, 22, 29
G'day, Mate! Have you ever wondered where the Southern Cross (Crux) is located? Why can't we see it in Ohio? Come listen to the narration of Paul Curnow of Adelaide Planetarium in Australia as we show you the sites and folklore of the land down under.
*Free Telescope viewing follows the 7 p.m. shows, weather permitting.
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