Heitkamp Planetarium
The Loras College Heitkamp Planetarium offers shows each semester that highlight different areas of the study of space. Each show takes place on a Friday night and begins promptly at 7pm, in the Heitkamp Planetarium, located just off Alta Vista behind Christ the King Chapel. All shows are open to the public with a suggested donation of $1.
Fall 2008 Schedule
Oct. 3 – Ancient Skies
A presentation will be offered regarding the role the sky played in shaping the perceptions of ancient cultures, whose religious beliefs were based on the movements of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars.
Oct. 24 – SparkNotes™ for the Sky
Participants will discover which astronomical objects are visible to the naked eye from Dubuque, Iowa, as well as which objects are easily viewed through a pair of binoculars.
Nov. 21 – A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Solar System
A journey through the solar system and an exploration of the planets and their moons, along with comets and asteroids, will be presented. There will be a focal point on potential environments that might harbor life or be able to support human colonies of exploration.
All shows begin promptly at 7:00 pm; please no late admittance once the show has commenced for obvious safety reasons due to the darkness inside the planetarium. All shows are open to the public with a $1.00 suggested donation. The Heitkamp Planetarium is pleased to schedule age-appropriate shows for school groups and scout organizations; contact Ms. Colleen Fitzpatrick at 563-588-7145 or at colleen.fitzpatrick@loras.edu, for information and scheduling.
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