========================================= 76 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium business office. The office is now closed. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. eastern time. The Planetarium offices will be closed for renovations From July 23rd to the 27th. Please call back after July 30th. Thank you for calling the Abrams planetarium.========================================= 76 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium business office. The office is now closed. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. eastern time. If you are calling during our office hours and are hearing this message, call back later. Our office staff is busy at this time. For public program information and to hear what's playing in the planetarium theater. call 355-4672 anytime. For current sky information call 332-STAR. Thank you for calling the planetarium. ============Sept 2014 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is "Hello Universe, a live tour of the cosmos". Explore the sky using Abrams new Digistar 5 star projector. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show is"One World One Sky". Learn about the night sky with Big Bird and Elmo from Sesame street This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============April 2013 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is "The Universe of Dr. Einstein". Explore the life and achievements of one of the greatest scientists of all time. A live star talk about the night sky will follow the recorded portion of the show. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show is"The Case of the Disappearing Planet". Follow the sly gumshoe, Skye Watcher, as she discovers what is a planet and what happened to Pluto. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============September 2013 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. For one weekend only, September 20th, 21st and 22nd, we will present the show "Sky Preview" Learn about the upcoming celestial events. This show takes a look at our changing views of the moon and planets over the coming year. September 27th is the premeir of a new show "Comets and Discovery" This show unravels the mystery of comets. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "Solar System Safari". Join "Danger Dave" as he takes you on a celestial adventure across the Solar System. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============January 2013 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Gateway to Infinity”. Join us as we take a tour of the universe. Along the way we visit an assortment of astronomical objects: James Earl Jones provides the narration for this celestial voyage. A live star talk follows the recorded show. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "Sky Tellers". Hear Native American stories explaining the changing seasons and the phases of the moon. A live talk about the constellations follows the recorded show. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas break 2012 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium star theater is closed for the holidays. Weekend shows will resume January 4th, 5th and 6th with the show “Gateway to Infinity”. and the family show on January 6th "Sky Tellers" For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas break 2012 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium star theater is closed for the holidays. Weekend shows will resume January 4th, 5th and 6th with the show “Gateway to Infinity”. and the family show on January 6th "Sky Tellers" For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas time 2012 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Season of Light”. Many of the familiar customs that we observe this time of year have an astronomical connection. This show explores some of those seasonal traditions. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Sunday family show is “George and Oatmeal Save Santa” Santa Claus is missing. Join "Oatmeal the Snowman" and "George the Wizard" as they travel the world in search of Santa. Along the way they learn about constellations and how to find north using the big dipper. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============September 2012 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Gateway to Infinity”. Join us as we take a tour of the universe. Along the way we visit an assortment of astronomical objects: James Earl Jones provides the narration for this celestial voyage. A live star talk follows the recorded show. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "Sky Tellers". Hear Native American stories explaining the changing seasons and the phases of the moon. A live talk about the constellations follows the recorded show. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Leap day 2012 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Relics of the Big Bang”. Explore the sub atomic world created just moments after the Big Bang. This show discusses MSU's role in the search for the Higgs Boson using the Atlas detector and the Large Hadron Collider. A live star talk follows the recorded show. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "Space Chase". Ride along with Furg and Wox and their trusted info-bot, Dinger as they try to avoid the clutches of their rival, the dreaded Kangzor! Along the way, they discover and explore our solar system. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-S-T-A-R. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============January 2012 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Relics of the Big Bang”. Explore the sub atomic world created just moments after the Big Bang. This show discusses MSU's role in the search for the Higgs Boson using the Atlas detector and the Large Hadron Collider. A live star talk follows the recorded show. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "The Super Sky Show". Join talk show host Seymour Sky on the "all-puppet talk show" that features the greatest "stars". This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-S-T-A-R. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas break 2011 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium star theater is closed for the holidays. Weekend shows will resume January 6th, 7th and 8th with the show “Relics of the Big Bang”. and the family show on January 8th "The Super Sky Show" For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas time 2011 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Season of Light”. Many of the familiar customs that we observe this time of year have an astronomical connection. This show explores some of those seasonal traditions. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Sunday family show is “George and Oatmeal Save Santa” Santa Claus is missing. Join "Oatmeal the Snowman" and "George the Wizard" as they travel the world in search of Santa. Along the way they learn about constellations and how to find north using the big dipper. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============October 2011 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Relics of the Big Bang”. Explore the sub atomic world created just moments after the Big Bang. This show discusses MSU's role in the search for the Higgs Boson using the Atlas detector and the Large Hadron Collider. A live star talk follows the recorded show. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "The Super Sky Show". Join talk show host Seymour Sky on the "all-puppet talk show" that features the greatest "stars". This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-S-T-A-R. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Summer break (2) 2011 ======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The Planetarium theater is still closed for the summer. Shows will resume the weekend of October 7th with new two new shows, Relics of the Big Bang and The Super Sky Show. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Summer break 2011 ======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The Planetarium theater is closed for the summer. Shows will resume in the fall with new two new shows, Relics of the Big Bang and Space Chase. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Summer 2011 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium will be closed on Sunday July 3rd do to the Independance Day weekend. Our current feature presentation is “Dark Matters”. The dark, empty space between the stars and galaxies contains a mysterious substance. We do not know what it is and we cannot see it, but we know it is there. This show shines a light on astronomy's attempts to understand the dark matter and energy that make up 95% of our universe. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "Sky Tellers". Listen to Native American storytellers as they tell ancient and modern stories that help explain the sky above. This show is especially suited for children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-S-T-A-R. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============March 2011 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium will be closed on Easter Sunday. April 24th. Our current feature presentation is “Dark Matters”. The dark, empty space between the stars and galaxies contains a mysterious substance. We do not know what it is and we cannot see it, but we know it is there. This show shines a light on astronomy's attempts to understand the dark matter and energy that make up 95% of our universe. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "Sky Tellers". Listen to Native American storytellers as they tell ancient and modern stories that help explain the sky above. This show is especially suited for children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-S-T-A-R. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============January 2011 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “How to Build A Planet”. Explore the celestial and geologic forces that shaped the Earth and allowed for the creation of life on our planet. This show, narrated by John de Lancie, answers questions about planetary formation from the viewpoint of ancient storytellers to modern scientists. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "Sky Tellers". Listen to Native American storytellers as they tell ancient and modern stories that help explain the sky above. This show is especially suited for children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-S-T-A-R. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas break 2010 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium star theater is closed for the holidays. Weekend shows will resume January 7th, 8th and 9th with the show “How to Build A Planet”. and the family show on January 9th "Sky Tellers" For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas time 2010 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Season of Light”. Many of the familiar customs that we observe this time of year have an astronomical connection. This show explores some of those seasonal traditions. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Sunday family show is “George and Oatmeal Save Santa” Santa Claus is missing. Join "Oatmeal the Snowman" and "George the Wizard" as they travel the world in search of Santa. Along the way they learn about constellations and how to find north using the big dipper. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============September 2010 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “How to Build A Planet”. Explore the celestial and geologic forces that shaped the Earth and allowed for the creation of life on our planet. This show, narrated by John de Lancie, answers questions about planetary formation from the viewpoint of ancient storytellers to modern scientists. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "Sky Tellers". Listen to Native American storytellers as they tell ancient and modern stories that help explain the sky above. This show is especially suited for children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Summer break 2010 ======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The Planetarium theater is closed for the summer. Shows will resume in the fall with the new feature presentations For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============March 17th 2010======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 and 4 p.m. Our current presentation is “Journey to the Edge of Space and Time”. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our Sunday 2:30 pm Family Show will be "The Little Star That Could". A fun story about a star trying to find his place in the galaxy. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas break 2009 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium star theater is closed for the holidays. Weekend shows will resume January 8th, 9th and 10th with the show "Two Small Pieces of Glass" and the family show on January 10th "The Little Star That Could" For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============October 19th 2009======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our normal showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 and 4 p.m. The Saturday 8:00 p.m. show on the 24th of October is cancelled due to the night football game between MSU and Iowa. Our current feature presentation is “Two Small Pieces of Glass” 400 years ago, Galileo used two small pieces of glass to create a telescope that changed our understanding of the universe. Join us as we explore the changes to modern astronomy brought on by the invention of the telescope. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our Sunday 2:30 pm Family Show will be "The Little Star That Could". A fun story about a star trying to find his place in the galaxy. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============September 22nd 2009======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Two Small Pieces of Glass” 400 years ago, Galileo used two small pieces of glass to create a telescope that changed our understanding of the universe. Join us as we explore the changes to modern astronomy brought on by the invention of the telescope. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our Sunday 2:30 pm Family Show will be "The Little Star That Could". A fun story about a star trying to find his place in the galaxy. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============September 4th 2009======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium theater is closed. The planetarium will re-open on Friday September 25th. Our current feature presentation will be “Two Small Pieces of Glass” Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our Sunday 2:30 pm Family Show will be "The Little Star That Could". This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============April 2009======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Due to renovations, the planetarium theater will be closed for the summer. Our last day of shows will be April 19th. The planetarium will be closed on Easter Sunday. Our current feature presentation is “Bad Astronomy” Join the "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait as he takes a critical look at popular astronomical myths and misconceptions. Following the evening shows, a telescope will be set up in front of the building if weather permits. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our Sunday 2:30 pm Family Show will be "Solar System Safari". Join "Danger Dave" as he takes you on a celestial adventure across the Solar System. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============January 2009======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Bad Astronomy” Join the "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait as he takes a critical look at popular astronomical myths and misconceptions. Following the evening shows, a telescope will be set up in front of the building if weather permits. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our Sunday 2:30 pm Family Show will be "Solar System Safari". Join "Danger Dave" as he takes you on a celestial adventure across the Solar System. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas break 2008 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The planetarium star theater is closed for the holidays. Weekend shows will resume January 9th, 10th and 11th with the new show "Bad Astronomy" and the family show on January 11th "Solar System Safari" For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas time 2008 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “Season of Light”. Many of the familiar customs that we observe this time of year have an astronomical connection. This show explores some of those seasonal traditions. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The sunday family show is “George and Oatmeal Save Santa” Santa Claus is missing. Join "Oatmeal the Snowman" and "George the Wizard" as they travel the world in search of Santa. Along the way they learn about constellations and how to find north using the big dipper. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Fall 2008 ver 2 ======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “The Cowboy Astronomer”, a skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native American legends, narrated by cowboy poet and storyteller Baxter Black. Following the evening shows, a telescope will be set up in front of the building if weather permits. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our Sunday 2:30 pm Family Show will be "Solar System Safari". Join "Danger Dave" as he takes you on a celestial adventure across the Solar System. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Fall 2008 ver 1 ======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. For one weekend only, September 26th, 27th and 28th, we will present our annual "Sky Preview", a live presentation highlighting the upcoming astronomical events of 2008 and 2009. "Sky Preview" will be shown Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Following the evening shows, a telescope will be set up in front of the building if weather permits. Sunday September 28th, our 2:30 pm Family Show will be "Solar System Safari". Join "Danger Dave" as he takes you on a celestial adventure across the Solar System. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Starting Friday, October 3rd, our feature show will be "The Cowboy Astronomer" Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows -- or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Summer break 2008 ======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The Planetarium theater is closed for the summer. Shows will resume in the fall with the new feature presentations For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============January 2008 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “How to Build A Planet”. Explore the celestial and geologic forces that shaped the Earth and allowed for the creation of life on our planet. This show, narrated by John de Lancie, answers questions about planetary formation from the viewpoint of ancient storytellers to modern-day scientists. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "The Super Sky Show". Join talk show host Seymour Sky on the "all-puppet talk show" that features the greatest "stars". This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas break 2007 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The show “Season of Light”. will be shown Friday, December 21 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, December 22 at 8:00 pm, and Sunday December 23 at 4:00 pm. The family show “George and Oatmeal Save Santa” will be shown Sunday December 23 at 2:30 pm. There will be no planetarium presentations December 28th, 29th and 30th. The show “How to Build a Planet” will be shown Friday, January 4th at 8:00 pm, Saturday, January 5th at 8:00 pm and Sunday January 6th at 4:00 pm. The family show “The Super Sky Show” will be shown Sunday January 6th at 2:30 pm.In the show “Season of Light”, many of the familiar customs that we observe this time of year are explored. Many have an astronomical connection. This holiday show discusses some of those seasonal traditions. In the Family show “George and Oatmeal Save Santa”, Santa Claus is missing. Join "Oatmeal the Snowman" and "George the Wizard" as they travel the world in search of Santa. Along the way they learn about constellations and how to find north using the big dipper. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============November 2007 ========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current presentation is “Season of Light”. Many of the familiar customs that we observe this time of year have an astronomical connection. This show explores some of those seasonal traditions. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Family show is “George and Oatmeal Save Santa” Santa Claus is missing. Join "Oatmeal the Snowman" and "George the Wizard" as they travel the world in search of Santa. Along the way they learn about constellations and how to find north using the big dipper. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============September 2007 ver 2========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current feature presentation is “How to Build A Planet”. Explore the celestial and geologic forces that shaped the Earth and allowed for the creation of life on our planet. This show, narrated by John de Lancie, answers questions about planetary formation from the viewpoint of ancient storytellers to modern scientists. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Our 2:30 pm Sunday Family Show will be "The Super Sky Show". Join talk show host Seymour Sky on the all-puppet talk show that features the greatest "stars". This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============September 2007 ver 1========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. For one weekend only, September 21st, 22nd and 23rd, we will present our annual "Sky Preview", a live presentation highlighting the upcoming astronomical events of 2007 and 2008. "Sky Preview" will be shown Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Following the evening shows, visitors are invited to the free MSU Observatory open house. Sunday September 23rd, our 2:30 pm Family Show will be "The Super Sky Show". Join talk show host Seymour Sky on the all-puppet talk show that features the greatest "stars". This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Starting Friday, September 28th, our feature show will be "How to Build a Planet" Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============August 2007 ver 2========= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The Planetarium theater is closed for the summer. Shows will resume in the fall with the new feature presentation "How to Build a Planet" and the family presentation, "The Super Sky Show". For one weekend only, September 21st, 22nd and 23rd, we will present our annual "Sky Preview", a live presentation highlighting the upcoming astronomical events of 2007 and 2008. "Sky Preview" will be shown Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. A special free observing event to see this month's Lunar Eclipse will be held from 4:45 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, August 28th. The observing session will take place on top of the parking ramp behind the planetarium. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============August 2007 ver 1======== 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. The Planetarium theater is closed for the summer. Shows will resume in the fall with the new feature presentation "How to Build a Planet" and the family presentation, "The Super Sky Show". For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about our school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. You can also visit us on the web at www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============Starting April 13th 2007========================= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current presentation is “The Search for Life in the Universe”. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Family show is “The Sky Above Mister Rogers Neighborhood” Come and explore familiar objects in the sky with Mister Rogers and your favorite characters from the Neighborhood of Make Believe. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. A sky talk to learn what's up in the current night sky will follow all shows. Outdoor observing will be held after evening shows if sky conditions permit. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about school and group shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============winter/spring 2007 ended April 8, 2007========================= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current presentation is “The Last Question”. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Family show is “The Sky Above Mister Rogers Neighborhood” Come and explore familiar objects in the sky with Mister Rogers and your favorite characters from the Neighborhood of Make Believe. This show is especially suited for young children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. A sky talk to learn what's up in the current night sky will follow all shows. Outdoor observing will be held after evening shows if sky conditions permit. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ============xmas 2006 / the last weekend========================= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current presentation is “Season of Light”. The final showtimes for the season are Friday, December 22nd and Saturday, December 23rd at 8:00 p.m. There will be no planetarium shows Sunday, December 24th. Shows will resume Friday January 5th, 2007 with the showing of "The Last Question". Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. A sky talk to learn what's up in the current night sky will follow all shows. Outdoor observing will be held after evening shows if sky conditions permit. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for calling the Abrams Planetarium. ==================2005/2006======================= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current presentation is “Journey to the Edge of Space and Time”. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Family show is “Planet Patrol” Follow the adventures of alien planet investigator Sam Snork and his sidekick Elmo as they set out to find the source of strange radio signals coming from somewhere in space.This show is especially suited for elementary school children and their families. Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. A sky talk to learn what's up in the current night sky will follow all shows. Outdoor observing will be held after evening shows if sky conditions permit. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for calling the planetarium. ============xmas 2005========================= 72 Hello you have reached the Abrams planetarium show information line. Our current presentation is “Season of Light”. Many of the familiar customs that we observe this time of year have an astronomical connection. This show explores some of those seasonal traditions. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Family show is “George and Oatmeal Save Santa” Santa Claus is missing. Join Oatmeal the Snowman and George the Planetarium Wizard
as they travel the world in search of Santa. Along the way they learn about
constellations and how to find north using the big dipper.
Showtimes are Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for all shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2.00 for children age 12 and under. Parking is free. A sky talk to learn what's up in the current night sky will follow all shows. Outdoor observing will be held after evening shows if sky conditions permit. For current sky information call 332-STAR. For more information about shows or to learn about our publication “The Sky Calendar”, call the planetarium office at 355-4676 during our business hours; weekdays, 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for calling the planetarium. |