 Mars, up close MHCC Planetarium website |
Mars Up-Close & a EclipseWhen: Tue Apr 01, 2014 |
Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
Mars Up-Close & a Lunar Eclipse
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat!
There are three shows this evening, with start times at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM.
The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium opens the year with more great public shows, a move to a new night and a 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
| Oct 1, 2013 | Wonders of the Fall Sky |
| Nov 5, 2013 | Comet Fevers and Comet ISON |
| Dec 3, 2013 | Introducing the Sky and New Digital Star Projector |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 2014 Astronomy Preview |
| Feb 4, 2014> | Deep Sky Wonders |
| Mar 4, 2013 | Jupiter and the Spring Sky> |
| Apr 1, 2014 | Mars Up-Close & a Lunar Eclipse |
| May 6, 2014 | Unstable Stars |
| Jun 3, 2014 | Saturn & the Summer Sky |
All shows are on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM
More Info?
Contact Pat Hanrahan, MHCC Planetarium Director and Astronomy Instructor by phone 503-491-7297, email pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.
