Penn State Behrend4701 College DriveYahn PlanetariumErie PA 16563
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Yahn Planetarium, part of the School of Science complex at Penn State Behrend, welcomes stargazers of all ages to learn about the universe and worlds beyond our reach. The planetarium continues the legacy of the Erie Planetarium, which served the Erie community for more than fifty years.
Public shows are on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. (children’s program) and 11:30 a.m. (general audience). Reservations are not required.
Current Show: Children’s Program
Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? – Did a space rock six miles wide slam into Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living species, including the dinosaurs? Explore this cataclysmic impact and other cosmic collisions across the Solar System in this dynamic show. For ages 6 and up. Each show concludes with a guided tour of the current night sky in the planetarium.
Current Show: General Audience
Mystery of the Christmas Star – This program takes viewers on a journey to uncover a scientific explanation for the star the Wise Men followed to find Baby Jesus. It examines possible dates for Christ’s birth, reviews recorded astronomical events from that period, and explores which phenomena might have been remarkable enough to inspire the Wise Men to travel from Babylon to Bethlehem. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Each show concludes with a guided tour of the current night sky in the planetarium.
No shows on December 27 and January 3.
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Cost$5 for adults, $3 for kids aged 12 and underHowMore Info
Penn State employees, Penn State students, and children under age 2 are free.