Abrams planetarium

Now Showing June 5th-June 28th
Chasing the Ghost Particle
Every weekend, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm and
Sundays 4:00 pm.

Deep in the ice at the heart of Antarctica, Ice Cube, the biggest and strangest detector in the world waits for mysterious messengers from the cosmos. Scientists are using tiny and elusive particles called neutrinos to explore the most extreme places in the universe. These ghostly neutrinos give us an exclusive way to study powerful cosmic engines like exploding stars and black holes. In this show, stunning simulations of the most energetic places in our universe, and the galaxies around us, are the prelude to a thrilling journey inside Ice Cube, looking for traces of neutrino collisions in the ice. From one of the most remote locations on Earth to the unexplored regions of the cosmos, this show will take you on a journey you won't forget.

The Stellars Family Show Mission: Green
Every weekend, Sundays 2:30 pm
Sensory Friendly Show June 21st 1:00 pm
Introducing THE STELLARS, a show designed with the youngest audiences in mind. The show weave's important educational themes into a character-driven story. It is the perfect blend of fun and learning, carefully crafted to spark the imagination and curiosity of young kids. The characters even break the “fourth wall” several times to directly engage with the audience about their ideas. The educational content of the show explores the essentials necessary for plant growth, the diversity of Earth's ecosystems, and the critical role of forests as habitats. It underscores our bond with nature and our role in preserving it, along with the importance of the scientific method in understanding our world.

Ice Worlds
Sensory Friendly Show on June 21st at 11:30 am
The delicate balance between ice, water and the existence of life has been a topic of exploration and discovery in science for generations. In travels to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of our planet, we'll examine the ecosystems that live and thrive there and see how their survival is connected with our own. Beyond Earth, we'll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system.

With amazing things happening in our sky every day we have highlighted a few things to look out for in the next few days. (Remember to check the best time to see it in your area since times will vary).

May 18 (Evening):
About 1½ hours after sunset, look toward the west-northwest to find a thin crescent Moon very close to Venus. Jupiter appears higher up to the left, close to Pollux and Castor. This is one of the best visual groupings of the month, with the Moon and Venus low and Jupiter above them. All objects are easily visible to the naked eye, though binoculars can enhance the crescent Moon and surrounding stars.

May 21 (Evening):
About one hour after sunset, look toward the western sky to follow the crescent Moon as it moves into Leo, appearing near the Beehive Cluster and heading toward Regulus over the next few nights. This is a great opportunity to track the Moon’s motion against the stars night by night. The Moon and Regulus are visible without optical aid, but binoculars will help you spot the Beehive Cluster more easily.

If you want to read more on these:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-s-night-sky-part-1

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/night-sky-network/gemini-constellation/

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/night-sky-network/celestial-wonders-in-leo/

Image description: The first Image contains the dates that this post is referencing. The following image contains snipping’s from the Abrams Planetarium Sky Calendar along with the planetarium logo and the events listed above, with graphics that correspond with each event.