What's New at Fiske
Congratulations, CU graduates!
Public Shows on Hiatus:
Fiske Planetarium is OPEN for visitors, private reservations and K-12 school groups throughout May (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Fiske is closed on Saturdays and Sundays (except for private rentals) and will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day). "Colorado Skies" live talks, Friday night live talks and starshows, Friday night laser shows are on hiatus for the remainder of May but will return on Thursday, June 5. Saturday afternoon shows are on hiatus until mid-August. Daytime family shows every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 10:00am & 1:00pm begin on June 3!
Sommers-Bausch Observatory will re-open for Friday night Public Open Houses at 9:00pm Friday, June 6.
Nikon Small World Exhibit:
On view through May 16: Enjoy the Nikon Small World art exhibit at Fiske! Admission is free. Marvel at the winning pieces of the 2007 competition, all images taken under the microscope during the course of scientific research. CU faculty involved are: John Hart who served as a competition judge and Mike Klymkowsky whose stunning image of frog embryos won 7th Place! Fiske's lobby is FREE and open to the public! Experience Science on a Sphere and our hands-on exhibits. Visitors are welcome M-F 9:00am-4:00pm during Maymester.
Fiske-LFU Astronomy Camp:
Fiske staff are pleased to partner with Longmont Free University and the Magellan Center to offer Astronomy Camp for kids ages 4-8 this June! For more info and to register your student, please contact LFU at 303-702-1500.
In the sky this week:
For locally-obtained images and narration, please link to video. Thanks to Vern Raben (Longmont Astronomical Society), here's what we can see over the next few days:
- After 9:00pm, look west for Mars in constellation Gemini and Mercury in constellation Taurus; with a telescope, you can also see dwarf planet Ceres in Taurus. Look south for Saturn in constellation Leo.
- In the early morning, look southeast for Jupiter in constellation Sagittarius. Before 4:00am, look for comets and dark sky objects like galaxy M51.
- For other events in May or help locating anything in the sky (such as satellites overhead), visit your local astronomical society and NASA's Amateur Astronomy webpage.
Mailing List
Subscribe to our new Mailing List to receive show times and descriptions in your inbox on the first of every month. All you have to do is complete the form on the left sidebar and enjoy!
Upcoming Events
Symphony of the Stars
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Tuesday, 6.3.08, at 10:00 am Come enjoy a Saturday Matinee with the family as Fiske shows you the stars and beyond. Each family laser matinée begins with a brief introduction to the night sky and common constellations by a live operator. Come take a musical journey of laser light! More... |
Space Storm
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Tuesday, 6.3.08, at 2:00 pm Explore the Sun-Earth connection with Fiske's newest original production funded by NASA/TIMED and CU's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. Learn how sunspot cycles and solar flares affect you! More... |
Space Primer
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Wednesday, 6.4.08, at 10:00 am This interactive live program allows the students to set the flight plan to visit any three planets in our solar system. You might explore the giant volcanoes of Mars, or fly through the rings of Saturn, or visit the frigid surface of Pluto. More... |
Great Space Chase
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Wednesday, 6.4.08, at 2:00 pm Take a journey through the cosmos with intergalactic traveler Lt. Foting in search of a missing intergalactic accelerator suit. As he uncovers the mystery also learn about the science of space travel and the splendors of the universe. More... |
Moons and Lasers
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Thursday, 6.5.08, at 10:00 am An introduction to the moon's motions and phases. Learn about the differences between the Earth and Moon. We will then treat you to colorful laser lights choreographed to the music of popular movie soundtracks. More... |
Kids in Space
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Thursday, 6.5.08, at 2:00 pm Why does the moon change its shape at different times in the month? Which planet in our solar system is the hottest? How much do you weigh on the surface of the moon? What are asteroids, comets and the rings of Saturn made of? More... |
Colorado Skies: New Horizons Mission Update
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Thursday, 6.5.08, at 8:00 pm Enjoy this guide to the night sky under the Fiske Planetarium dome, presented by Elin Deeb. Come for a current look at Colorado's skies with a special focus on the New Horizons spacecraft. Where is it now and when will it arrive at Pluto? More... |
Deep Impact Mission Update
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Friday, 6.6.08, at 8:00 pm On July 4, 2005, the Deep Impact mission peered inside a comet for the very first time. What have we learned about comets and the structure of the solar system since then? Where will the surviving Deep Impact spacecraft go next? More... |
Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine
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Friday, 6.6.08, at 10:00 pm Gathering some of the most memorable moments of Pink Floyd's music, "Laser Floyd: Welcome to the Machine" is a tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time. More... |
Stars and Lasers
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Tuesday, 6.10.08, at 10:00 am This program is a blend of pure entertainment and some fun education. First, you are given an introduction to the night sky. Then sit back and relax with family-friendly laser fun! More... |
Perseus & Andromeda
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Tuesday, 6.10.08, at 2:00 pm Come hear the most popular tales of the night sky. Join our cast of laser hosts as you experience the story of the beautiful princess Andromeda and brave Perseus who saves her from misfortune. More... |
Space Odyssey
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Wednesday, 6.11.08, at 10:00 am This musical tour of the universe is a dazzling display of music and lasers inspired by the moon, planets and stars. Enjoy music from movies and popular artists, all with an outer-space theme. More... |
