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Public Show Schedule 2008 For up-to-the-minute information about ISU Planetarium offerings, call the planetarium hotline at (309) 438-5007 day or night. Listen for announcements regarding programs and activities planned in cooperation with the Twin City Amateur Astronomers. September 2008The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer Follow the Drinking Gourd, premiering on September 12 and running weekends through November 15. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. The stars of the Big Dipper are among the brightest and most popular in the night sky -- pointing the way to the North Star. Throughout time these stars have been thought to resemble everything from a bear and three hunters to a drinking gourd guiding the way to freedom. Join us as we explore the tales surrounding the Big Dipper and the stars that it points to! Admission and PoliciesPlanetarium seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets for public sky shows at the Illinois State University Planetarium may be purchased in the Planetarium gift shop beginning beginning 20 minutes before each show. Admission is: Preschoolers (Ages 3-4) . . . $ 2.00 If you are interested in scheduling a private show for your school or social group then please call (309) 438-8757. Join the ISU Planetarium Friends and enjoy free shows and other benefits.
LocationThe white-domed Illinois State University Planetarium is at the east end of Felmley Hall of Science on the corner of College Avenue and School Street in Normal. See map below.
ParkingPay parking for the ISU Planetarium's afternoon public matinees is available in the ISU visitor lot, located on Locus Street. Free parking for the evening public programs is available a short distance from the Planetarium in University parking lot F-67 (red tag), located on the east side of School Street. Please see the map below.
Last updated 9/8/08. |
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