BHS Spring Public Planetarium Shows

Apr 20, 2022

Donald A. Schaefer Planetarium
Spring 2022 Public Show Schedule

7 pm

All shows are free of charge but seating is limited, so please call ahead to make reservations.

(563)-332-4516 or email Christopher Like at clike@bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Masks are highly encouraged for the safety of all guests

Date	Show Title	Age Level	Produced	Brief Description
January 25th	Two Small Pieces of Glass	All Ages	Professional	This show takes us through the history of the telescope, how they work and what scientists have discovered with them. It is geared towards upper elementary or middle school students, but there is plenty to learn for the whole family.
January 25th	The Astrology of William Shakespeare	All Ages	BHS	William Shakespeare wrote some of the most famous plays in history. From Star Crossed Lovers, to Julius Caesar, or Henry VIII, the bard used the stars as focal points in his plays. Where did he draw his inspiration and how did the heavens influence his writing?
February 22nd	Phantom of the Universe	14- Adult	Professional	Are you curious about what makes up the fundamental particles of the universe? This show discusses some of the most intriguing questions of the 21st century. Where did we all come from? What are we all made out of? The show runs for about 40 minutes, with remaining time devoted to answering questions that I know will arise in the show.
March 29th	Oasis in Space	All Ages	Professional	This show takes us through the farthest reaches of space to show us just how lucky we are to live on our very own oasis in the vast cosmos.
March 29th	Renaissance	All Ages	BHS	This show takes us back to the birth of modern science in the time that we call the renaissance.
April 19th	Sunstruck	All Ages	Professional	Explore the sun and its influence of life on Earth.
April 19th	Modelling the Solar System	All Ages	Live Show	We will be looking at a set of planets in the night sky and creating a model of the solar system based on their positions with respect to the horizon and other properties of the planets. This is a live show with audience participation.
May 24th	From Earth to the Universe	All Ages	Professional	This show discusses the newest breakthroughs in astronomy and cosmology while taking us to the edges of the known universe.
May 24th	The Works of Walt Whitman	All Ages	BHS	This show was produced as an extension of our AP American Literature class to showcase the works of the transcendentalist poet Walt Whitman.

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