Reynolds Science Center Planetarium

To schedule a show for your school group, call:
Jim Duke 870.230.5006 or
Denise Cordova 870.230.5162

$3 per person if not enrolled at HSU. 

   

Students, faculty, staff attending a public show are required to show a current school ID and pay $1 per person. (OBU students, faculty, and staff are also included in this offer but are still required to show a current school ID.) 

 

Shows begin promptly at scheduled times.

January 31st, February 14th and 21st
“Saturn – Jewel of the Heavens”
The Cassini space craft has lifted the veil on this once mysterious giant of our solar system. Data has been collected, not only on the giant itself, but also on the many moons orbiting Saturn and the countless particles encircling the planet known to all as the rings of Saturn. This data will be studied for years to come. (36 min)

March 14th and 28th          
“Light Years from Andromeda”
This show discusses some of the dramatic changes taking place on the Earth during the 2.2 million years it takes light to reach us from the Andromeda galaxy. From ancient man to modern man, how does the night sky influence our daily activities?  (30 min.)

April 11th and 18th           
“Stars of the Pharaohs”
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. Learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in its original splendor. (36 min)