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Pluto and its New FamilyWhen: Tue Jun 02, 2015 |
Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
Last Show This Season
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat! 3 shows starting at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM.
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
| Oct 7, 2014 | Season Opening: Two Special Eclipses & The Autumn Sky |
| Nov 4, 2014 | The Milky Way |
| Dec 2, 2014 | Orion, Gemini, Taurus, and the Winter Sky |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 2015 Sky Preview (Note this is the 2nd Tuesday of January) |
| Feb 3, 2015 | Exploring our nearest Galaxies |
| Mar 3, 2015 | Leo, Virgo and the Spring Sky |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Beyond the Visible Sky |
| May 5, 2015 | Asteroids (and a Comet Too)! |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Pluto and its New Family |
| Next Show | Oct 6, 2015 |
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.
