Escape the heat with Peterson Planetarium's hot and energetic August presentation
Emporia, KS (07/30/2026) — It may be the hottest time of year here in Kansas, but Emporia State's Peterson Planetarium will take you to the darkest, most violent places in the galaxy, with temperatures far exceeding those of a hot summer day.
The August fulldome presentation, The Hot and Energetic Universe, gives attendees a look at high-energy radiation that provides important information about the universe, our own galaxy, neutron stars, supernova remnants and stars like our own sun.
Come in out of the heat and enjoy the show, which features a Q&A session and an exploration of the night sky over Emporia with Peterson Planetarium Director Mark Brown.
The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and each attendee must register individually at emporia.edu/planetarium.
Showtimes include:
- Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Management and Library and Archives, Science and Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.
For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.
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Gwendolynne Larson, ESU director of media relations, (620) 341-5528, glarson1@emporia.eduShare this Story
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