"The science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two, grouped in traditional fields such as acoustics, optics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism, as well as modern extentions including atomic and nuclear physics, cryogenics, solid-state physics, particle physics, and plasma physics."
Fall 2009 S.H.S.U. Planetarium Schedule
Date |
Time |
Show |
Friday September 25, 2009 |
7:00-8:15 |
Two Small Pieces of Glass |
Friday October 16, 2009 |
7:00-8:15 |
Two Small Pieces of Glass |
Friday October 30, 2009 |
7:00-8:15 |
Bad Astronomy |
Friday November 13, 2009 |
7:00-8:15 |
Two Small Pieces of Glass |
Friday December 4, 2009 |
7:00-8:15 |
Bad Astronomy |
Friday December 11, 2009 |
7:00-8:15 |
Bad Astronomy |
Two Small Pieces of Glass takes you on a journey through the history of modern astronomy from the perspective of two youths who learn about the different types of telescopes and who invented them including Galileo, Isaac Newton, and Edwin Hubble. Running time 30 minutes.
Bad Astronomy: Based on the popular book and website of the same name, Bad Astronomy offers a unique and fun approach to learning about the cosmos. Join the "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait as he takes a critical look at popular myths and misconceptions to show audiences how science can be used to evaluate questionable claims. Running time 46 minutes.
