Astronomy for Grown-Ups

Join us for this series of live planetarium programs for adults that explores big questions in space science and the latest discoveries in the cosmos. The shows will take place the first Wednesday of each month.

Wednesday, August 6 — Mega-Architecture
This month, learn how the Sun, Moon, and stars can guide your travels! Discover the traditional methods of celestial navigation that helped early explorers find their way and laid the groundwork for today’s GPS and mapping technologies.

Wednesday, September 3 — Images of Space
How real are the dazzling images of nebulae, planets, and stars captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope? These striking photographs appear everywhere—from dorm room walls to phone cases and holiday sweaters. While their brilliant colors may not reflect what the human eye would see, they serve a powerful purpose. This month, uncover how “beauty is what beauty does” when it comes to astronomical images.

Recommended for ages 18+; 60-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Photo: Yuliya Levit