The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will offer Saturday afternoon programs for young children and families and Saturday evening programs for older family members in the planetarium at the York Learning Center, 301 E. Sixth Ave., York.
On Friday, April 22, YCAS will present "A Part of the Sky Called Orion" at 7 p.m. and "Distant Worlds: Alien Life" at 8:20 p.m. Through imagery, music, and words, "A Part of the Sky Called Orion" examines the different stories and images that the Greek, Egyptian, and Inupiaq cultures had for the same stars. This show is best for children in second grade and above, but younger children are welcome to attend. "Distant Worlds: Alien Life" investigates the conditions required for life and explores some of the newly discovered exoplanets orbiting other stars.
On Saturday, April 30, YCAS will offer "One World, One Sky" at 2 and 4 p.m. and "Defying Gravity: It Is Rocket Science" at 3:20 p.m. "One World, One Sky" features Elmo, Big Bird and their friend Hu Hu Zhu, who lives in China. The three friends learn about the stars, the moon, and more. In "Defying Gravity: It Is Rocket Science," Apollo Aurora, host of the Planetarium Channel's gravity news source, and her companions explore rocket power, gravity on other planets, black holes, and more.
StarWatches will take place at 7:40 p.m. on April 22 and 2:40 p.m. StarWatch on April 30. Attendees will explore the current night sky, locate visible planets and constellations, and enjoy sky lore.
Separate admission fees have been set for adults and for children and seniors. Admission to any second or third show is discounted. Cash and most credit and debit cards are accepted. Private show reservations are available.
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