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A planetarium is a domed theater in which a realistic and scientifically-accurate simulation of the night sky is created, using a highly-specialized "star projector." With this projector, the movement and relative positions of the Sun, the Moon, and the five naked-eye planets can also be shown against the stars. As the state's oldest, our planetarium has entertained and enlightened over a half a million people. Find out more about Evansville's own and the wonderful programs it hosts.
HOTTER THAN BLUE
EXAMINES AT WAVELENGTHS BEYOND VISIBLE LIGHT
Presented in partnership with
THE JANE BROWNE PETERSEN FUND
We see the stars with our eyes, but there are forms of radiation that our eyes cannot see. This program tells the story of high energy astronomy, from the first satellites designed to detect nuclear testing on Earth to the launches of the latest gamma ray burst detector satellite. Narrated by former Star Trek™ cast member, Nichelle Nichols, this high-energy program examines what X-rays and gamma rays can tell us about the universe. Our program was created by the Marshall Space Flight Center and the Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta.
Showtimes
Saturday & Sunday 1 p.m.
Presented through March 22
Also Showing In The Koch Planetarium
The Sky Tonight
Showtimes
Saturday & Sunday 3 p.m.
Admission: Adults $3 Children $2
"The Sky Tonight”, our “live”
presentation detailing “what’s up” in the evening sky. This traditional star show examines
bright stars, constellations, visible planets, the moon the winter constellations typically seen during this time of the year.
Admission to the Koch Planetarium is free to Members
with the
presentation of a valid membership card.
Future Shows
Clouds of Fire 
March 28 – May 31
Bad Astronomy
June 6 – August 23
Explorers of Mauna Kea
August 29 – November 29
Season of Light
December 5 – January 3, 2010
New Immersive Theater Coming in 2010
Planetarium History
Institutional Member
EVANSVILLE MUSEUM
411 S.E. Riverside Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47713-1098
Phone: (812) 425-2406
Fax: (812) 421-7509
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