Planetarium: 'Two Small Pieces of Glass,' 'Scales of the Universe' and Andy Puckett's final night - June 28, 2013

Don't miss Andy Puckett's final night of public shows as a planetarium presenter. He is moving to Columbus, Ga. to take a tenure-track faculty position at Columbus State University in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences. The search is currently underway for his replacement as UAA's Planetarium Director.

"Two Small Pieces of Glass" Friday, June 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Room 220

Engaging and appealing to audiences of all ages, "Two Small Pieces of Glass" traces the history of the telescope from Galileo's modifications to a child's spyglass using two small pieces of glass, to the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. It explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400 years.

Looking through the astronomer's telescope, the students, along with the planetarium audience, explore the Galilean Moons, Saturn's rings and the spiral structure of galaxies. During their conversation with the astronomer, they also learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others. "Two Small Pieces of Glass" is an 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" Friday, June 28, 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? Andy Puckett will answer these questions and more in a 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 an hour in length, consisting of a live lecture and full-dome presentation.

Ticket reservations for both shows are available exclusively 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 member, please visit the planetarium website.

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