Experience the power of the sun at ESU's Peterson Planetarium in October
Emporia, KS (09/28/2026) — In October, Emporia State's Peterson Planetarium invites you to immerse yourself in the glow of the sun with showings of "The Sun: Our Living Star."
The fulldome planetarium show explores the majesty of the sun, which has shone on our world for 4.5 billion years. The sun served as a means of tracking time for past civilizations and remains our planet's powerhouse, providing the energy that drives our winds, weather and all life.
Although it is a typical dwarf star, the sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined.
The program begins with a live tour of the night sky led by Mark Brown, director of the Peterson Planetarium. After the fulldome show, Brown will follow up with additional information about the program and/or night sky and offer the opportunity to engage others in asking questions.
Perfect for science enthusiasts of all ages, the presentation is free and open to the public. Each attendee must register individually at emporia.edu/planetarium to reserve a seat. Space is limited, so take advantage of this shining opportunity before it fades into the sunset!
Showtimes:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 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.