http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Physics Astronomy Events RSS en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:47:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/kitz https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/kitz Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/waterworlds https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/waterworlds From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/kitz https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/kitz Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/wow5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/wow5pm From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/waterworlds https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/waterworlds From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam Cost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Fri, 11 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500