Saturday, July 19, 2025
July Commencement
All Day Event
Calendars: Summer Semester 2025, Registrar
July 19 | July Commencement
"Little Wanderers Part 1: The Inner Planets" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
littler wanderers poster with mercury, venus, earth, and mars.Saturday, July 19 at 3:30 p.m.; Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four rocky planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
"Dynamic Earth" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Dynamic EarthFriday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.; With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Big Astronomy" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Big Astronomy Planetarium Show Poster with sunset sky in backgroundFriday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.