Special Saturday Eclipse Activities!
| When |
Saturday, April 6, 2024 2:30pm to 7pm |
|---|---|
| Where |
Charles W. Brown Planetarium 2111 West Riverside Avenue |
| What | General Events ball state university, science, discussion, planetarium, educational demonstrations, eclipse |
Start: April 6, 2024 2:30 p.m.
End: April 6, 2024 7 p.m.
Come learn about solar eclipses during special workshops, lectures, planetarium programs, and more as we continue to get ready for April’s total solar eclipse.
When: Saturday, April 6, from 2:30pm – 7pm (last planetarium show starts at 6:30pm, show schedule listed below)
Who: Everyone is invited! Community friends, families, students… everyone!
Cost: FREE, cash donations accepted. Space is limited, and seating will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: The Charles W. Brown Planetarium and Cooper Science Building
ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
- Free Ball State solar eclipse glasses, while supplies last, for a suggested donation of $1/pair
- Hands-on science and art activities and workshops for all ages
- Special eclipse lecture by Ball State Astronomy Professor Dr. Todd Vaccaro at 5:30pm in the Brown Planetarium
- 30-minute planetarium shows for all ages:
- 2:30pm – One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (ages 3+)
- 3:30pm – Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure (ages 6+)
- 4:30pm – Earth, Moon, & Sun (ages 8+)
- 5:30pm – Special lecture by Professor Dr. Todd Vaccaro in the planetarium (ages 12+)
- 6:30pm – Eclipse: The Sun Revealed (ages 9+)
- Information about the Total Solar Eclipse coming to Muncie on April 8, 2024
Learn more about the upcoming total solar eclipse happening at Ball State to prepare for the spectacular event. Glasses are partially funded through support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Simons Foundation.
Due to nearby construction, select parking and pathway access to the planetarium is blocked off. Plan to arrive early to safely navigate the area and to arrive on time for the program.
- The planetarium is located on the west end of the Cooper Science Building, at 2111 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie, IN.
- Food, drinks, gum or candy are not allowed in the planetarium.
- Cellphones and any electronics that emit light must be silenced or turned off at the start of all programs. Please refrain from wearing light-up shoes to any planetarium programs.
- Children 17 years and under should be accompanied by an adult.
- We greatly appreciate your support to make our programs possible, and cash donations are accepted at the door.