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.
This holiday season the MSUM Planetarium is showing “Season of Light,” a Loch Ness Productions special program that explores the history of holiday traditions. The presentation runs from Nov. 29 to Dec. 23. Showings will be held Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Learn about holiday customs including the burning […]
Dave Weinrich, MSUM Planetarium and President of the International Planetarium Society (IPS), recently gave an invited talk at the Gwacheon National Science Museum in Seoul, South Korea. It is hoped that the country’s planetarium professionals will organize and become IPS’ 23rd regional affiliate.