Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

West Virginia Wesleyan College will host Planetarium Sky Shows on the first and third Saturdays of July and August. All shows are in the Planetarium, located on the second floor of Christopher Hall, and begin at 8 p.m. and last approximately one hour.

The July 7 show features the IMAX movie Destiny in Space, a tribute to the spirit of exploring the solar system. Viewers will join astronauts as they orbit the Earth, soar above Mars and Venus, and find planets orbiting distant stars.

Curious George Rocket Ride will be shown July 21. In the film, Curious George discovers that gravity doesn’t work in space as it does on Earth.

Experience the landing and exploration of Apollo 12 on Aug. 4. The Incredible Journey of Apollo 12 shows astronauts Pete Conrad and Alan Bean land on the moon Nov. 19, 1969, and their discoveries.

Finally, on Aug. 18, commemorate the 50^th anniversary of Friendship 7. The 50^th Anniversary of Friendship 7 documents John Glenn’s historic orbit.

Admission to the shows are $3 for adults, students and seniors $2, and no charge for children younger than 18 when accompanied by an adult. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.  Weather permitting, there will be telescope observing after the shows.

For more information about Planetarium Sky shows visit www.wvwc.edu/planetarium.