Saturday, May 23, 2026
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureFridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.
"SEEING: A Look Inside the Eye" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
"SEEING!"Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve. Recommended for ages 12 and up; all astronomy enthusiasts welcome.
"Quasars & Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium, College of Sciences and Humanities
poster with cartoon earth and "kurzgesagt in a nutshell" textFridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up; adults and astronomy enthusiasts welcome.