Kent State University Planetarium

This presentation showcases humanity's search for intelligent life on other worlds. After a tour of the lovely Ohio night sky, we will explore objects in the cosmos that may harbor intelligent beings millions to trillions of miles away, along with planets in our own solar system that may harbor life pf some sort. We will then describe ongoing attempts to communicate with whomever may be listening and the huge, difficult, worldwide effort to find the needle of an intelligent message within the haystack of cosmic radio noise.

SPECIAL FEATURE
Kids - bring a drawing showing what YOU think a space creature looks like and we will post it in our Gallery of Aliens outside the Planetarium for everyone to see!

Kent State University Planetarium is maintained by the Department of Physics for use in astronomy courses, as well as for presentation of shows to groups outside the department.

The spherical star ball is capable of reproducing on the dome most stars visible to the naked eye from anyplace on earth. The Milky Way is shown, in addition to the planets out to Saturn, the Moon and the Sun. Complex motor-gear system allow the speeding up of time to show Earth rotation, Sun's movement, and planetary motions, as well as the Moon's position and phase as we see them from Earth. An auxiliary projection orrery lets us see the Solar System in motion from a point outside and above it.

Teaching aids that can be projected on the sky include various coordinates, the meridian and ecliptic. The entire sky can be revolved as if the audience were turned in their seats to make viewing all parts of the sky easier. The fiberglass bucket-type seats tilt back for overhead viewing. Seating capacity is about 125.

Kent State University Planetarium normally presents more than one hundred shows per year to over 10,000 people. Shows presently available for programs include Introduction to the Night Sky, which introduces the viewer to constellations and interesting objects to look for in the night sky; The People, which presents several Native American legends concerning the night sky (plus a brief introduction to the astronomy); and The Springtime of the Universe, which discusses the astrophysical evolution of the universe. In addition, the Planetarium usually presents annually a series of four public shows, primarily for small groups and individuals, which includes our Christmas show (The Star of Bethlehem ) and spring shows ( Easter and the Calendar, Holy Days and Holy Nights, or The Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence.

Planetarium shows can presently be arranged for youth, educational, and civic groups of 25 or more persons. For reservations or more information, contact the Planetarium Director, Prof. Brett Ellman, at (330) 672-9575.



	Kent State University Planetarium presents The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence April 11, 12, and 18 at 8:00 pm This presentation showcases humanity's search for intelligent life on other worlds. After a tour of the lovely Ohio night sky, we will explore objects in the cosmos that may harbor intelligent beings millions to trillions of miles away, along with planets in our own solar system that may harbor life pf some sort. We will then describe ongoing attempts to communicate with whomever may be listening and the huge, difficult, worldwide effort to find the needle of an intelligent message within the haystack of cosmic radio noise. SPECIAL FEATURE Kids - bring a drawing showing what YOU think a space creature looks like and we will post it in our Gallery of Aliens outside the Planetarium for everyone to see! Observatory How to find us Astronomy Links Kent State University Planetarium is maintained by the Department of Physics for use in astronomy courses, as well as for presentation of shows to groups outside the department. The spherical star ball is capable of reproducing on the dome most stars visible to the naked eye from anyplace on earth. The Milky Way is shown, in addition to the planets out to Saturn, the Moon and the Sun. Complex motor-gear system allow the speeding up of time to show Earth rotation, Sun's movement, and planetary motions, as well as the Moon's position and phase as we see them from Earth. An auxiliary projection orrery lets us see the Solar System in motion from a point outside and above it. Teaching aids that can be projected on the sky include various coordinates, the meridian and ecliptic. The entire sky can be revolved as if the audience were turned in their seats to make viewing all parts of the sky easier. The fiberglass bucket-type seats tilt back for overhead viewing. Seating capacity is about 125. Kent State University Planetarium normally presents more than one hundred shows per year to over 10,000 people. Shows presently available for programs include Introduction to the Night Sky, which introduces the viewer to constellations and interesting objects to look for in the night sky; The People, which presents several Native American legends concerning the night sky (plus a brief introduction to the astronomy); and The Springtime of the Universe, which discusses the astrophysical evolution of the universe. In addition, the Planetarium usually presents annually a series of four public shows, primarily for small groups and individuals, which includes our Christmas show (The Star of Bethlehem ) and spring shows ( Easter and the Calendar, Holy Days and Holy Nights, or The Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence. Planetarium shows can presently be arranged for youth, educational, and civic groups of 25 or more persons. For reservations or more information, contact the Planetarium Director, Prof. Brett Ellman, at (330) 672-9575. Last updated on April 01 , 2008