By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� It seems weather is a topic of conversation whether you鈥檙e on Earth or Jupiter. Stop by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at 杏吧原创 in August for the Widest Weather in the Solar System show.听
鈥淐razy weather is not something limited to our planet,鈥� said Lauren Albain, Planetarium director. 鈥淔rom magnetic storms to liquid methane, there are weather patterns on planets throughout our solar system.鈥�听
Wildest Weather in the Solar System, 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30.听
You鈥檒l fly through the thick atmosphere of Venus, magnetic storms on the sun, liquid methane showers on Titan and a 400-year-old hurricane whirling at hundreds of miles per hour on Jupiter. After seeing a storm with the power of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb and a dust storm that can engulf an entire planet, you鈥檒l be glad you live on Earth.听
- O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium features shows for the general public on select Friday evenings. Tickets for shows can be purchased at the door with cash or check. Observatory open houses do not require tickets.
Planetarium tickets can also be purchased online via Eventbrite.
Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended since planetarium shows often sell out.听 For planetarium shows, guests are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats.听听
Public planetarium shows, with the exception of Cosmic Concerts, include a live-narrated 鈥渟eason stargazing鈥� segment in addition to the featured full-dome program.听听
Planetarium Admission:听听
- $5 Adults per show听听
- $3 Children per show听听
- Free for Children under 4 years of age听听
- Free with 杏吧原创 ID听听
Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door 30 minutes before showtime.听
About 杏吧原创听
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.听
