The Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory and the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers (WKAA) are preparing for what should be a fun-filled Astronomy Day.
Set for Saturday, May 7, the planetarium will be having kids activities, solar viewing and a special program hosted by the WKAA: “Beginners Tips on How to Choose a Telescope.”
Shows that day will also be free, as officials plan to celebrate the grand opening for the new planetarium projector, SkyExplorer.
Planetarium shows featuring the new SkyExplorer Digital Projection System will be available throughout the day, and the WKAA will also be offering free solar viewing in the observatory.
Lori Kent, executive director for the Friends of Land Between the Lakes, said the new projection system provides the best rendering capacities, and delivers the most realistic image quality for an
impressive experience throughout the domed theater.
Space science craft, along with free posters and stickers, will be provided.
The 360-degree, surround-sound, 40-foot domed planetarium theater is temperature-controlled and
has comfortable high back seats. Solar viewing will be weather dependent.
For show schedules and other information on the planetarium visit: www.landbetweenthelakes.us/planetarium.
