Fall planetarium shows begin tonight on campus

The fall season of public shows at the Dr. Leslie E. Spanel Planetarium at Western Washington University begins includes six total showings, the first being at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.

The presentation features a live astronomer star talk with question-and-answer time and the feature length full-dome movie Stars of the Pharaohs.

That film takes viewers to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. Viewers will learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena. And thanks to the time the production team spent on location in Egypt taking photographs and measurements, atttendees will see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor.

Other shows are Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Nov. 19 and Dec. 3. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Admission is for those 8 years and older, and nobody will be admitted after the show begins.

The show's total duration is roughly one hour. Tickets are $5 each or $3 with a student ID from any school. Order tickets at the WWU Box Office; tickets are not sold at the door.