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Prairie Skies

WINTER PRAIRIE SKIES

A live‑narrated tour of the wonders of tonight's sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky. Find out what constellations and planets are visible tonight and how to find them. This show is updated seasonally and is intended for all ages.

 

 

 

Skywatchers of Africa

SKYWATCHERS OF AFRICA

Originally produced by the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Skywatchers of Africa is a celebration of many diverse African cultures and their observations and explanations of the yearly cycles of the heavens. Africa has many vibrant cultures thriving today, as well as countless past civilizations that continue to speak to us through their sky lore across time.

 

 

 



 

 

In My Backyard

IN MY BACKYARD

Let's explore the night sky from our own backyards! Through the use of storytelling, poetry, and songs, children are encouraged to participate in the show while learning about the seasons, Ursa Major, planets, meteors, and the Moon. Narrated by Fred Penner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunstruck

SUNSTRUCK

The Sun is humanity’s star! But what is it made of and how does it shine? Travel back to the beginning of the solar system and experience the birth of the Sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it also threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. Produced by the Michigan Science Center and NASA.