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The Marie Drake Planetarium connects people to the beauty of the night sky, the science of the universe, and the wonders of the cosmos.  
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UPCOMING FREE SHOWS

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Stars are the factories that produce the elements that make planets and life possible.  Come find out how stars form, how different types of stars evolve and what happens when they use up the fuel that keeps them burning.

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For general audiences

Life and Death of Stars
Friday, Feb. 21st
6:00 pm
​Orion and the Pleiades 
Friday, Feb. 28
6:00 and 7:15 pm
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The stars of Orion and the Pleiades are now marking our change of season. They have been a part of worldwide cultures and cultural stories for thousands of years and yet still hold mysteries for modern astronomers. What might they offer to skywatchers past, present, and future? All ages welcome.

​Orion and the Pleiades
for Young Children
Sunday, March 2
1:30 and 2:30 pm

What are stars? Why are the stars of Orion and the Pleiades special? What stories do they tell? 

How do you find them?

When it’s clear, you can see them, too! 

Best suited for young children,

but all ages welcome.

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