PLANETARIUM SHOWINGS

Have you ever lain upon the grass on a warm summer’s night and gazed up at the stars and pondered the mysteries of the world, or wondered just how unfathomably large our universe really is?

Or maybe you just got done watching all of the “Star Wars” movies and you’re curious about just how much of the films are an accurate portrayal of space.

Well, if any of those descriptions apply to you, you’re in luck because MHCC hosts two planetarium shows on the first Tuesday and Friday of each month, from October to June.

Not only do the hourlong shows cover new and interesting material each month, but attendees have the chance to participate in live discussion and are encouraged to ask as many questions as possible.

Mt. Hood astronomy instructor and Planetarium Director Pat Hanrahan usually hosts each show, providing a wealth of new and interesting facts about space. Of course, he is always ready to answer questions during the course of the program.

Learn everything from the origins of the zodiac signs to why the constellations look the way they do, or even how many more years it will take for our sun to go supernova. 

There’s always something new discover out there in that final frontier, so don’t miss your chance to attend the next planetarium show.

After Spring Break, the next shows take place on April 5 and 8, and this time it’s all about auroras, cosmic rays, shooting stars, and other space invaders – sounds like fun.

General admission is $5; Mt. Hood students with ID and children under age 18 pay $2. 

For more information, including show dates and directions, see: mhcc.edu/planetarium.