By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� Imagine the ultimate space vacation or check out the skies of Georgia in March at 杏吧原创鈥檚 O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium.听
Perfect Little Planet听听
Friday, March 20 @ 7 p.m.听
Experience our solar system through a completely听different perspective听鈥� as seen through the eyes of a family from another star system searching for the听Perfect Little Planet. Glide above the frozen plains of Pluto, our most famous dwarf planet, and soar past the towering ice cliffs of Miranda.听
Sail gracefully through the shimmering rings of Saturn. Witness the raw power of Jupiter鈥檚 swirling storms and crackling lightning. Then step onto the rusty red surface of Mars and explore a world that has long captured human imagination.听
Which destination would you choose? This immersive journey invites space travelers of all ages to explore the wonders, beauty, and drama of our solar system like never before.听
Skies Over Georgia听
Friday, March 20 @ 8 p.m.听
Experience the night sky like never before in听Skies Over Georgia, a live, presenter-led star show, featuring the full capabilities of the planetarium鈥檚听state-of-the-art听optical star projector. Designed in the spirit of traditional stargazing, this immersive program transports audiences to a clear night high above the mountains of north Georgia.听
You鈥檒l听learn how to听identify听the planets and stars currently visible in the evening sky, gain tips for spotting celestial objects on your own, and enjoy a guided tour through the constellations. Along the way, discover the myths, legends, and cultural stories that have been woven into the stars for generations鈥攔evealing how humans across time and cultures have found meaning in the cosmos.听
Perfect for stargazers of all ages and experience levels, this program brings the beauty and wonder of the night sky indoors. Wayne Rollins Planetarium featuresshowsfor the听general public听on select Friday evenings. Tickets for shows can be听purchased听at the door with cash or check. Tickets can also be听purchased听online via Eventbrite by visiting the following link:听/community/planetarium/听
Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended, since planetarium shows often sell out. Observatory open houses do not require tickets.听
For planetarium shows, guests are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats.
Public planetarium shows,听with the exception of听Cosmic Concerts, include a live-narrated 鈥渟eason stargazing鈥� segment in addition to the featured full-dome program.听
Planetarium Admission听
- $5 Adults per show听
- $3 Children per show听
- Free for Children under 4 years of age听
- Free with 杏吧原创 ID听
Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door 30 minutes prior to showtime.听
About 杏吧原创听
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution听located听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 offers 34 majors and 23 minors, ranging from Biology or Outdoor Studies to Business Administration or Kinesiology. Approximately 1,300 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and听remains听a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.听
