What? Family Nights are public programs offered at the WVHS Planetarium. The programs are created for audiences of all ages and they are new each month. Family Nights programs are different than field trips.
When? Family Nights take place on the first Friday of the month during the school year except for holiday weekends. Programs start at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Duration: ~60mins (except for December).
Reservations? No. Seating is first-come-first-serve.
Cost? $2 per seat. Small children that will sit on a lap are free. District 204 employees with an ID are free.
Schedule for 2009-2010
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HERE for a printable schedule (PDF).
Dec. 4 George and Oatmeal Save Santa. Santa Claus is missing, and it’s up to George the wizard and Oatmeal the snowman to find him and show him how to use the North Star to find his way back to the North Pole. This holiday planetarium show is designed especially for young children and families. Admission for this 25 minute show is only $1 per seat. Programs at 5:30, 6:00, & 6:30pm.
Jan. 8 Mars. Come explore the RED PLANET! What are those 2 Rovers up to? What happened to Phoenix? When can we see Mars in the night sky? What does it look like? Come find out!
Feb. 5 Space Shuttle. On February 4* the space shuttle Endeavor will deliver the final connecting node to the International Space Station. The astronauts will also install the Cupola - a robotic control station with six windows around its sides and another in the center that provides a 360-degree view. Come explore this mission and future missions of the Space Shuttle. (*Tentative date)
Mar. 5 Hubble Space Telescope. It has been almost a year since the Space Shuttle took astronauts to Hubble for a service mission. Now Hubble is able to 'see' the universe like never before. Come explore the latest images taken with this great telescope. The program will conclude with a tour of the current night sky.
Apr. 9 TOP 10. The 'Top 10' Astronomy Misconceptions. After presenting hundreds of programs during the 09-10 school year, the planetarium director selects 10 misconceptions from visitors of all ages. Come learn about these common mistakes in a fun and educational way. The program will conclude with a tour of the current night sky and highlights for summer stargazing.