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An inspiring stellar presentation
Guide to the Spring Sky |
When: Monday April 4, 2011. Show Times: 7:00PM and 8:15PM
Where: Mt Hood Community College
Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
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Admission $2.MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
Guide to the Spring Sky
Take a guided tour the of the night Spring Sky with Pat Hanrahan, an expert in celestial bodies such as planets, stars and galaxies.
“Springtime is galaxy time,” notes Pat Hanrahan, MHCC Planetarium Director. “Learn about marvels of the spring sky that are visible to the naked eye or through ordinary binoculars and find where they reside. Included in this tour are Saturn, constellations, galaxies, star clusters and a massive black hole.”
All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images
Upcoming Shows
- May 2: Saturn Returns
- June 6: Preview of the Summer Sky
- July though September:
Summer term; no planetarium shows
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.
