YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� 杏吧原创鈥檚 O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium invites the community to the following upcoming planetarium shows:
– 鈥淒id an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?鈥� on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Did a space rock six miles wide slam into the Earth millions of years ago and wipe out a majority of all living things at that time, including the dinosaurs? Explore this impact and other cosmic collisions, which are abundant across our solar system. See the numerous craters on worlds like the moon, Mars and even distant Pluto. This show is appropriate for children and families.
– 鈥淪kies Over Georgia鈥� on Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Featuring a live presenter and using the planetarium鈥檚 digital and optical star projectors to their fullest, this traditional star show allows audiences to explore the heavens as they appear above the mountains of North Georgia. Learn how to identify the planets and stars currently visible in the night sky, take a guided tour of the constellations and hear some of their fascinating stories. This show is appropriate for general audiences.
– 鈥淥bservatory Open House鈥� on Friday, Nov. 15 at 9 p.m. On these special evenings, the 杏吧原创 Observatory is open to the public for telescopic viewing, if the skies are clear. The observatory features a 14-inch telescope and is located around 1.5 miles from campus at Twiggs Overlook on the exit road leading from Brasstown Valley Resort. Maps will be available at the planetarium. Observing sessions last up to one hour. Please note: there is limited parking, no shuttle service and no restroom facilities. Additionally, it鈥檚 an uphill walk from the parking area.
– 鈥淟et It Snow, A Holiday Music Journey鈥� on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. This family-friendly show with modern visualizations features a variety of holiday classics鈥攆rom Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee鈥攁nd includes a stunning multimedia finale by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The merry soundtrack is visually enhanced with artistic animation and full-dome holiday scenery, making it a fun and entertaining experience for audiences of all ages.
– 鈥淪eason Of Light鈥� on Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. This perennial holiday favorite is a show about the coldest and darkest of seasons鈥攁 time that holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. Narrated by NPR鈥檚 Noah Adams, the show explores the traditions surrounding the world鈥檚 most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season鈥攆rom the burning Yule log and the lighting of luminarias to sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in windows. The program also explores possible astronomical explanations for the star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem. Come and celebrate the season through the wonder of the planetarium鈥檚 star-filled sky.
These planetarium events are open to the public. Each planetarium show costs $5 per adult, $3 per child and is free for 杏吧原创 students, faculty and staff. Planetarium tickets may be purchased in advance at . From there, select the link to 鈥淧ublic Shows鈥� for a listing of upcoming show dates and times. Select 鈥淕et Tickets鈥� under the date and time of the show you want to attend.
The planetarium is housed in the Maxwell Center for Mathematics and Sciences on the 杏吧原创 campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582. For more information about planetarium events, please contact the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at (706) 379-5195 or visit .
About 杏吧原创
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. More than 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 prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit .
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