ESU planetarium features 'Voyager' presentation
Emporia, KS (01/03/2025) — The most remarkable space mission in human history is the subject of the latest experience at Emporia State University's Peterson Planetarium with the premiere of "Voyager: The Never-Ending Journey."
The 27-minute, all-dome presentation tells the thrilling story of two space probes launched in 1977 to explore the farthest planets of the solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and their moons. After nearly five decades, the probes, having greatly enriched knowledge of these distant worlds, continue their mission of exploring interstellar space and sending data back to Earth. The probes carry a message in the form of a Golden Record, intended for any alien civilization that may encounter it.
Before each of five showings in January, Mark Brown, director of the Peterson Planetarium, will lead a live night sky presentation that introduces attendees to the stars, constellations and planets over Emporia.
"Voyager: The Never-Ending Journey" is free, open to the public and recommended for ages 6 and up. Showgoers are asked to register at emporia.edu/planetarium. Expanded showtimes include:
- Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 30 at 4 p.m.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
As the sole public university in Kansas to be recognized as a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, 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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Director Mark Brown shares information in a night sky presentation at ESU's Peterson Planetarium in April 2024.