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Hardin Planetarium to present 'Autumn Sky' Sept. 19-Oct. 22

  • Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
Hardin Planetarium to present 'Autumn Sky' Sept. 19-Oct. 22

Finding Your Way Around the Autumn Sky will be presented Sept. 19-Oct. 22 at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium.

Show times are 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

About the show: A highly interactive planetarium experience designed to help you find your way around the Autumn night skies. Participants will examine star patterns visible in the current evening sky and learn some of the stories our ancestors told to help them remember these patterns. We will also discuss some of the bright stars, planets and other celestial objects of interest in this evening's sky.

The 60-minute show will begin on time, with no late entrance permitted. The Hardin Planetarium is located at the corner of College Heights Boulevard and State Street.

Show times and dates are as follows:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 19          7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 21         7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Sept. 24            2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 26           7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 28          7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 1                2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 3               7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 5              7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 8                 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 10              7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 12             7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 15               2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 17              7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 19             7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 22               2 p.m.

Contact: Hardin Planetarium, (270) 745-4044

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