By Angie Wieck on Feb 22, 2015 at 3:32 p.m. MOORHEAD – One of the benefits of growing up on a farm near Forest River, N.D., was an unobstructed view of the night sky. Sara Schultz was studying the stars long before she was hired as an instructor and planetarium coordinator at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
The Minnesota State University Moorhead Planetarium has announced two shows that will be taking place during the months of January and February.
Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the “Star over Bethlehem.” December 4-22: Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Mondays at 7 p.m. MSUM Planetarium-Bridges 167 mnstate.edu/planetarium
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Planetarium announced two shows that will be taking place during the month of November.
The first ever Laser Fest 2014 is taking place at the Minnesota State University Moorhead Planetarium. The Planetarium is showing laser shows ranging from educational, family oriented, and modern to classic rock laser programs. Planetarium director Dave Weinrich said, “Many concerts use lasers, but Laser Fest 2014 brings it to the next level. These are colorful, graphic images created by […]