http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Physics Astronomy Events RSS en-us Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:17:35 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/13/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/13/mthsm Fridays: March 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 3:30 p.m.; Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/13/bope https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/13/bope Fridays: March 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/14/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/14/mthsm Fridays: March 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 3:30 p.m.; Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/14/saturn https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/14/saturn Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturn’s rings have intrigued astronomers for over 400 years, and this show explores the mysterious features researchers have uncovered over time. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/14/bope https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/14/bope Fridays: March 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/27/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/27/mthsm Fridays: March 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 3:30 p.m.; Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/27/bope https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/27/bope Fridays: March 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/28/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/28/mthsm Fridays: March 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 3:30 p.m.; Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/28/saturn https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/28/saturn Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturn’s rings have intrigued astronomers for over 400 years, and this show explores the mysterious features researchers have uncovered over time. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/28/bope https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/03/28/bope Fridays: March 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/planetariumobsd2025 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/planetariumobsd2025 Visit http://oneballstate.bsu.edu/planetarium for more information on how you can support the planetarium on Wednesday, April 1 for One Ball State Day—an annual day of giving at Ball State! Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/10/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/10/owos Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/10/wearestars https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/10/wearestars Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/11/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/11/owos Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/11/sunset-meditation https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/11/sunset-meditation Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/11/wearestars https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/11/wearestars Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/northstar https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/northstar In this live presentation with partners from the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, discover how people have used the stars throughout history as a guide. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom. Then partake in astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities. This event is recommended for school-age children and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/northstar630 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/northstar630 In this live presentation with partners from the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, discover how people have used the stars throughout history as a guide. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom. Then partake in astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities. This event is recommended for school-age children and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/24/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/24/owos Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/24/wearestars https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/24/wearestars Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/25/owos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/25/owos Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/25/sunset-meditation https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/25/sunset-meditation Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/25/wearestars https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/04/25/wearestars Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0400