Upcoming shows at the planetarium - July 27, 2012

'Cosmic Collisions,' July 27
Friday, July 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Room 220

Collisions are a universal force of nature, both destructive and creative. They've created many things we take for granted: the glowing moon, the sun's warmth and light, our changing seasons, waves washing up on a sandy shore. They've ended the age of the dinosaurs and changed the very map of the cosmos, reforming galaxies and giving birth to new stars and new worlds.

Narrated by Robert Redford and produced by the American Museum of Natural History and NASA, "Cosmic Collisions" provides an unprecedented and extraordinary view of these catastrophic and constructive events that have shaped our world and universes.

"Cosmic Collisions" is one hour in length, featuring a 25-minute show followed by a live tour of the night sky and/or the Solar System.

'Scales of the Universe,' July 27
Friday, July 27, 8-9 p.m.
ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Room 220

How big is the Universe? Does it go on forever? What is the most distant object we can see? We'll answer all of these questions and more in this special all-live presentation. Starting from the Earth, we'll fly out of our solar system, beyond our galaxy, the Milky Way, and to the edge of the universe!

"Scales of the Universe" is one hour in length, consisting of a live lecture and full-dome presentation by a UAA astronomer.

About tickets and admission:
Ticket reservations for both shows are available online only at UAATix.com. Remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the door on the day of the show. The planetarium will open for seating 30 minutes before the start of each show. You must be in the theater 10 minutes before the show starts. Reserved seats will be released after this time to stand-by customers. There is no entry after the show begins.

For more information or to learn how to become a UAA Planetarium member, please visit the planetarium website.