Public Planetarium Program
Big Astronomy:
People, Places, Discoveries
Friday, March 18 at 6:30pm
Big Astronomy is an exciting planetarium show that shares the story of the people and places who make big astronomy and big science happen. A great deal of astronomy is done in Chile, and the nation is one of the best places in the world for observational astronomy. The show takes you to three of the many telescopes at extreme and remote places along Chile’s mountains. All of the people we meet in the show come from different backgrounds, with many different talents and skills to contribute. See the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working!
Recommended for: Families and all ages
Length: 28 minutes
The full-dome film will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with Dr. Irene Porro, Director of the Christa McAuliffe Center, and Savio Oliveira, Graduate Student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Toledo, about their career paths and areas of expertise in physics and astronomy.
Tickets available now!
$5 per person, and free for FSU students.
First, click on the “Purchase Tickets” button on this page. Next, locate the date/time and name of your preferred program from the list and click on its registration button. Contact cmc@framingham.edu with any questions.
Important Information
Given the ongoing concerns of COVID-19 and the safety of our students, staff, and guests, we require that you comply with the following protocols while visiting Framingham State University [note that these policies are subject to change]:
Face coverings must be worn indoors at all times
Access to campus buildings will be limited
Agree and accept responsibility to prohibit anyone in your party who has any symptoms of illness (COVID-19 or otherwise) or has had exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case within the past 14 days from attending an event at the McAuliffe Center
Agree to immediately notify the McAuliffe Center (call 508-626-4050 or email jklova@framingham.edu) if anyone in your party receives a positive COVID-19 test after attending an event at the McAuliffe Center in addition to any state or local reporting requirements
Parking
Parking for Planetarium events is available in the Maynard Road or Salem End Road Parking Lots. Once parked, follow the signs to the McAuliffe Center.
