Explore the Cosmos at ESU's Peterson Planetarium This May
Emporia, KS (04/28/2025) — Emporia State University's Peterson Planetarium invites the public to explore the beauty and mystery of the night sky with its showing of "From Earth to the Universe" this May. The 30-minute presentation will take viewers on a voyage through space and time, revealing the sparkling sights and sounds uncovered by science. The show will explore the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope and today's technology that allows us to probe the birthplaces and burial grounds of stars beyond the Milky Way and the myriad of galaxies in the universe.
Join Peterson Planetarium director Mark Brown for an exciting live night sky presentation before the show as he introduces the audience to the stars, constellations and planets over Emporia.
The screening of "From Earth to the Universe" is believed to be the first public showing of the film at ESU.
The Peterson Planetarium presentation is free and open to the public; however, each attendee must register online individually at emporia.edu/planetarium for their free pass. Multiple showtimes are available to accommodate as many guests as possible.
Showtimes for May:
- Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15 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.
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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