Thank you to everyone who joined us for the April 25, "Transit of Venus: an Astronomical Alignment with Meaning" event with Mr. Chuck Bueter.
If you were unable to come, you may still benefit from Mr. Bueter’s expertise by visiting his website - the "one-stop" planet wide source and gateway for everything related to Venus transits: http://www.transitofvenus.org/
June 5, 2012 - Transit of Venus
For locations of the June 5, 2012, Transit of Venus, Allen County area viewing events, please check back later. We will be posting detailed information on the Fort Wayne East and West Transit of Venus viewing sites and the East and West foul weather internet viewing sites. And don’t forget after the June 2012 Transit of Venus (the last one in your lifetime), the next such alignment occurs in 2117.
For current updates on Allen County’s Transit of Venus programs, please visit The Fort Wayne Astronomical Society, and The University of Saint Francis Schouweiler Planetarium websites:
http://fortwayneastronomicalsociety.com
http://www.sf.edu/sf/planetarium/featured-events
Please refer to our Featured Events page for further information.
Our next Public Programs will be held during Fort Wayne's Three River's Festival, July 2012. Check back after the Transit of Venus events for details on 3RF planetarium public programs.
Planetarium Program Public Show Admission
$4 for adults
$3 for children under 18 and senior citizens
The maximum charge is $14 per family.
Purchase tickets at the door.
Please arrive prior to program time to avoid congestion in the hallway. No admittance to anyone after the start time. Attendees should plan on approximately 90 minutes in the planetarium.
All planetarium shows include a live presentation by a member of our planetarium staff to help you find objects currently visible in the Fort Wayne night sky. Weather and sky conditions permitting, evening shows may offer an optional outside sky watching experience.
To schedule your private group program, or for more information regarding our programs, including planetarium location, please contact Jean at 260-399-7700, ext 8211 or by email jsorg@sf.edu.
The Planetarium is located at The University of Saint Francis in Achatz Hall of Science.
Updated 05/02/2012