A planetarium is a domed theater in which a realistic and scientifically-accurate simulation of the night sky is created, using a highly-specialized "star projector." With this projector, the movement and relative positions of the Sun, the Moon, and the five naked-eye planets can also be shown against the stars. As the state's oldest, our planetarium has entertained and enlightened over a half a million people. Find out more about Evansville's own and the wonderful programs it hosts.
Admission to the Koch Planetarium is FREE to Museum Members with the presentation of a valid Membership card. Admission for Non-Members is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children ages 3-12.
Shows begin promptly at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Be sure to allow sufficient time to purchase your ticket prior to show time.
PLANETARIUM TO OFFER FREE SHOWS
The Evansville Museum will be offering admission-free planetarium shows the first Friday of every month this Summer. Three free Koch Planetarium performances will be offered each day on June 4, July 3 and August 6. The free performances will occur at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
At 11:00 a.m. the Planetarium will offer Larry, Cat In Space, a sky show for children ages 4-10 that follows the devotion of an orange cat that stows away on a rocket to the moon.
At 1:00 p.m. Nine Planets and Counting examines the continuing debate on what constitutes a planet, the variety of objects that populate the solar system a if Pluto is still a planet.
At 3:00 p.m., The Sky Tonight will detail what planets and constellations are visible in the summer sky.
Although the shows are free, guests are asked to pick up a complimentary ticket the day of the show. Timed tickets will be available at the Museum’s Second Floor Security Desk.
NINE PLANETS AND COUNTING
June 5 - August 15
Presented in partnership with the JANE BROWNE PETERSEN FUND
So, how many planets are there in our solar system? Nine, right? Or is it eight? The answer may surprise you. Since being demoted to a “dwarf planet” a few years back by the International Astronomical Union, Pluto—a planet for over seventy years—has experienced a change. “Is Pluto still a planet?
NINE PLANETS AND COUNTING presents the continuing debate on what constitutes a planet and exactly how many there are in the solar system. Our program for Summer 2010 looks at the variety of objects that populate our solar system and provides an up-to-date tour of the solar system. The show utilizes a myriad of spectacular images and outlines several of the exciting new discoveries of named objects beyond Pluto.
Presentations of Nine Planets and Counting will take place each Tuesday - Sunday at 1:00 p.m. from June 5 – August 15. Admission is free to Members with the presentation of a valid Membership card. The show is a production of the Sudekum Planetarium in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Sky Tonight Features
A Live View Of The Night Sky
Ongoing, live
3:00 p.m.
THE SKY TONIGHT presentation details “what’s up” on Spring evenings. The live
constellation show is presented each Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
Upcoming Planetarium Schedule
