MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun!: Thu May 12, 2016 6-9PM

05/12/2016 - 6:00pm
05/12/2016 - 9:00pm
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MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun!: Tue Thu May 12, 2016 6-9PM. 2 showtimes. Info here!
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Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun!

When: Thu May 12, 2016
Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM
Where: Mt Hood Community College
Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
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Admission $5. MHCC students $2.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun!
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat! 2 shows starting at 6:00PM, 7:15PM.

The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium invites you enjoy another year of great public shows using their state-of-the-art digital star projection system.

Each show is presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each program. Children are welcome to attend.

ADA Services
Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.

Upcoming Shows

Sep 24, 2015 / Oct 06, 2015 Autumnal Astronomical Adventures
Speaker: Will Blackmore
Oct 22, 2015 / Nov 03, 2015 Spooky Stellar Phantoms: Nebulae and more!
Speaker: Will Blackmore
Nov 19, 2015 / Dec 01, 2015 Winter (Sky) Is Coming
Speaker: Will Blackmore
Jan 05, 2016 / Jan 14, 2016 2016 Sky Preview
Speaker: Pat Hanrahan
Feb 02, 2016 / Feb 11, 2016 The Most Amazing Things in the Universe!
Speaker: Pat Hanrahan
Mar 01, 2016 / Mar 10, 2016 Wonders of the Spring Sky
Speaker: Pat Hanrahan
Apr 05, 2016 / Apr 14, 2016 26 yrs of Breathtaking Hubble Images
Speaker: Pat Hanrahan
May 03, 2016 / May 12, 2016/ Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun!
Speaker: Pat Hanrahan
June 02, 2016 / Jun 07, 2016 Brave New Worlds (Pluto, Ceres and Comet 67P)
Speaker: Pat Hanrahan

All shows are on the first Tuesday of each month and special Thursdays at 6:00PM and 7:15PM

More Info?
Contact Pat Hanrahan, MHCC Planetarium Director and Astronomy Instructor by phone 503-491-7297, email pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.