ESU's Peterson Planetarium explores weather wonders in April

Emporia, KS (04/13/2026) — The weather in Kansas is as dynamic as it is unpredictable, and as snow and ice give way to scorching heat and thunderstorms, ESU's Peterson Planetarium invites viewers on a wild weather ride with the showing of "Weather: Wonders & Mysteries Revealed" throughout April.

The fulldome presentation covers Earth's fascinating meteorological phenomena including thunderstorms, tornadoes, space weather and auroras. Viewers will be immersed in weather patterns and atmospheric science as they explore clouds, seasonal changes and extreme weather including blizzards and hurricanes.

The 30-minute show also includes an exploration of the night sky over Emporia with Mark Brown, director of the Peterson Planetarium, followed by a Q&A session.

Peterson Planetarium is located in ESU's Science Hall, Room 031. Seating is limited and each attendee must register individually at emporia.edu/planetarium.

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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.

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