 MHCC Planetarium website |
2012 Sky Watch PreviewWhen: Mon Jan 9, 2012 |
Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
What will 2012 bring for viewing the night sky?
Learn about special astronomical events of the coming year including projected solar activity, the transit of Venus, the 2012 opposition of Mars, several planet conjunctions, current space missions, eclipses and the hype of the movie “2012.” As a part of the show, Pat Hanrahan, planetarium director, will use the college’s star projector to show highlights of the current night sky.
All shows are 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 45-minute program. Children are welcome to attend.
Parking Changes
Parking permits are required and may be purchased for $3 at ticket kiosks located by the flagpoles and gym. (Violators will be ticketed and/or towed)
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
| Dec. 5, 2011 | New Views of The Old Moon |
| Jan. 2, 2012 | 2012 Sky Watch Preview (is the movie right about 2012?) |
| Feb. 6, 2012 | Supernovae: The Spectacular Deaths of Big Stars! |
| Mar. 5, 2012 | Mars and Venus at Their Best & Spring Sky Highlights |
| April 2, 2012 | The Greatest Hits of the Greatest Telescopes |
| May 7, 2012 | The Southern Sky from Namibia |
| June 4, 2012 | Summer Sky Highlights and the Transit of Venus |
All shows are on the first Monday of each month at 7:00PM and 8:15PM
More Info?
Contact Pat Hanrahan, MHCC Planetarium Director and Astronomy Instructor by phone 503-491-7297, email pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.
Related Reading
- Interactive Sky Chart Sky View Cafe
Free, Java-based planetarium. Excellent. - Interactive Sky Chart Astronomy Now Online
- This Week's Sky at a Glance Sky & Telescope
- Let's Go Stargazing! Sky & Telescope
