Planetarium

"Season of Light" Holiday Show

Event Date and Time:

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Fri, 12/07/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sat, 12/08/2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Fri, 12/14/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sat, 12/15/2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, 12/16/2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Fri, 12/21/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sat, 12/22/2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, 12/26/2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Thu, 12/27/2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 12/28/2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sat, 12/07/2013 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, 12/30/2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, 12/31/2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sun, 12/23/2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:

Southworth Planetarium

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SEASON OF LIGHT

Our annual holiday show returns! The "Season of Light" program explores the astronomy and history of our holiday traditions. Was Santa Claus based on a real person?

Pagan figure

What is the origin of the Christmas Tree?

Christmas Tree

How does Christmas relate to the Solstice festivals? What is the history behind Hannukkah?

Candle flame

This program also delves into the discussion about the Star of Bethlehem. If it had been a naturally occuring event, what might it have been? A supernova (exploding star), a planetary conjunction or some other astronomical event?

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