Earth, Moon and Sun

Jan. 15, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Credit: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (http://moreheadplanetarium.org/).

This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science. Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets. Examine the Moon’s orbit, craters, phases and eclipses. You’ll even take a look at past and future space travel to our moon….and beyond!

Following the show, the audience will enjoy a visit by the famous British clockmaker, John Harrison (1693-1776), portrayed by Dean Howarth, who will describe his invention of the marine chronometer.

Target Audience: Children ages 9 and up, and adults.

Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. Show Begins: 7:30 p.m.

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For more information, see FRIENDS OF THE PLANETARIUM JANUARY WEEKEND, January 15-17, 2016: “ALL ABOUT TIME!”

Doors open: 7 p.m. Show begins: 7:30 p.m.

Our capacity is 58 seats. We set aside 20 seats to accommodate those who arrive without a reservation, so if the show is sold out you can still try to attend by arriving close to 7 p.m. However, although we will do whatever we can to seat all comers, there is no guarantee of admission without a reservation.