MCC Astronomy Nights
Mesa Community College invites you to explore the amazing Universe in our state-of-the-art Planetarium!
Our Astronomy Nights are the first Friday of the month.
The next Astronomy Night is March 2.
March's planetarium show will be a double feature: Stars of the Pharoahs and Sky Myths of the Ancient Maya.
Stars of the Pharaohs describes the connection between the religion and culture of the ancient Egyptians and the motions and changes of the night sky. Visit the ancient temples and tombs of the pharoahs to see them as they were over 2000 years ago.
Sky Myths of the Ancient Maya tells the story of the night sky from the viewpoint of the ancient Maya. Learn the Maya creation story and visit the ruins of the city of Palenque in southern Mexico.
Planetarium shows times will be 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm.
Upcoming Astronomy Nights are:
April 6, 2012: Tour the Universe with Pink Floyd
May 4, 2012: Two Small Pieces of Glass
June 1, 2012: to be announced
FREE Tickets are handed out at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. We are no longer accepting reservations for parties smaller than 15 people.
If you plan to bring a group of 15 or more, please contact Dr. Kevin Healy with the showing you plan to attend AND the size of your group so we can hold tickets for you.
During Astronomy Nights, we also offer telescope viewing of the Moon, planets, and other celestial sights. Unlike the planetarium shows, telescope viewing will only occur if the skies are clear.
Astronomy Nights are held at the Physical Science Building (PS 15) just east of Dobson Road, two traffic lights south of Southern Avenue. Please see the map for our location on MCC's Southern & Dobson campus.
The Planetarium is located on the south side of the Physical Science Building and is labeled with "PLANETARIUM" in big black letters which are visible from Dobson Road and the MCC driveway off Dobson Road.
Free parking is available in the lots south of the Physical Science Building. Please avoid parking in the spaces marked "EMPLOYEES".
Location:
Southern & Dobson Physical Science Building / PS15 map
Contact:
Kevin Healy
Planetarium Director
Office: Southern & Dobson Physical Science Building 15, Room 239
Phone: 480-461-7027
E-mail: khealy@mesacc.edu
Kelli Santistevan
Administrative Secretary - Day
Phone: 480-461-7015
E-mail: santistevan@mesacc.edu
Jared Castro
Administrative Secretary - Evening
Phone: 480-461-7038
