“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” — Arthur C. Clarke On Friday, Oct. 25, the MSUM Planetarium, Society of Physics Students, and Fantasy Guild will be teaming up to present “Harry Potter Science Night.” The public is invited to dress up in costumes, get sorted into Hogwarts Houses, and see some science magic. The Society of Physics Students will […]
Last August, NASA’s revolutionary Curiosity rover made a perilous landing on Mars. In the last year, it has taken some amazing photographs and bitten into the surface of the Red Planet. The program “Martian Curiosities” at the MSUM Planetarium Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m. will celebrate the landing of Curiosity. The audience will get to look at some of […]
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Planetarium has two shows and two special children’s programs left this summer. “Red River Skies: Our Moon” shows at 7 p.m. Thursday evenings during July. Tour the summer night sky and take a closer look at our nearest neighbor in space. Look at the Moon’s features, phases and lore; identify some July constellations; and learn to […]
MSUM grads and Planetarium Assistant named Solar System Ambassadors in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. By: Anna G. Larson, INFORUM FARGO – “To infinity and beyond” is more than Buzz Lightyear’s catchphrase from “Toy Story” – it’s what keeps five North Dakota women interested in astronomy. “Space is inherently cool. We’re just such a small part – it’s fun learning about […]
Planeterium program explores holiday customs By: Rose French Ever wonder about the possible astronomical explanations for a star over Bethlehem? Learn about that and other fascinating questions surrounding the holiday season at the “Season of Light,” a program being held throughout December at Minnesota State University Moorhead’s planeterium. Read more at StarTribune.com.