“Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary”
Tues 21 July - Thu 27 Aug
Learn the life cycles of stars using only images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Unlike any other show here, there is no narration, but employs a specially composed soundtrack inspired by HST’s legacy. Questions about HST, its images, and astronomy will be answered at the conclusion of each show.
- Free shows Tuesday & Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM
- No tickets, no prior reservations
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes in advance.
- hardin.planetarium@wku.edu | 270-745-4044
AVAILABLE SPECIAL EVENTS
Observe the SUN @ Hardin Planetarium
Every Tuesday from noon to 2:00 PM central, weather permitting, we will use a telescope to observe the Sun safely. Find us on the walkway in front of the planetarium. Park on State Street BEFORE the planetarium, and not on campus.
- Tuesday 28 July 12:00 PM to 2:00
- Tuesday 25 August 12:00 PM to 2:00
- Tuesday 22 September 12:00 PM to 2:00
- Tuesday 27 October 12:00 PM to 2:00
Observatory Nights @ Hardin Planetarium
Not during the summer, as night arrives late. Will return in September. On select nights at 8:00 PM central, guests may join us to explore the night sky using telescopes right outside the planetarium. This will follow immediately after the planetarium show, and will depend on weather.
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We regularly host school/homeschool groups and any other group interested in a show.
You can request such an event via the menu at the top of the page.
Hardin Planetarium has a full dome of 40 feet, with a 360° surround view by way of
a Digitalis Epsilon digital projector. All of this is done in a classic 1967 (the
oldest in KY) architectural icon of the WKU campus. We custom design most of our own
shows for public education, and all either are or include live interactive performances.
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