Abrams planetarium

Don't forget SYAC is this Saturday!
We will be learning about the Rubin Observatory in Chile.
We hope to see you there!

Image Description: A colorful promotional graphic for
the Spartan Young Astronomers Club event titled
“The Rubin Observatory” The background is a colorful sunset
background with an image from the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh of the Rubin Observatory on Cerro Pachón in Chile.
Planetarium's 60th anniversary logo (1964–2024) is
displayed at the top. Below it, purple text
reads:
“Spartan Young Astronomers Club”
“The Rubin Observatory."
"June 6th, 10 am – noon”
“$5/kid.”
"Photo source: The Astronomical Society of Edinburgh"

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).

June 4 (Evening):
About one hour after sunset, look toward the west-northwest for Venus and Jupiter close together. They will be about 4.9° apart, so they should look like two bright points near each other in the sky. Venus will be the brighter one, and Jupiter will be nearby. You do not need a telescope for this one, but binoculars could make it more fun to view. You can look for them every evening of the week and they will get closer to each other.

To read more on this:

https://www.space.com/stargazing/3-bright-planets-light-up-junes-night-sky-heres-where-and-when-to-look

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Tonight, at around 4:45 a.m. EDT, look for the Blue Moon before sunrise. It is called a Blue Moon because it is the second full Moon of the month, not because it will actually look blue. This one is also the smallest full Moon of 2026, which makes it a little more interesting to look for. You do not need a telescope, but binoculars can make the Moon’s surface look more detailed.

To read more on the history behind the 'blue moon':
https://www.britannica.com/science/blue-moon-astronomy

Happy Memorial Day! Today is a day that is dedicated to honoring and remembering the brave men and women that have served, protected, and died for our country.
Thank you veterans!

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 25 (Evening):
About 45 minutes after sunset, look low in the west-northwest for Venus. It should be the easiest one to see because it is so bright. Jupiter will be higher up to the left of Venus, and Mercury will be lower to the right, closer to the horizon. Mercury might be a little harder to see because it is lower in the sunset glow, but by this date it should be easier to find than it was earlier in the month. You do not need a telescope, but binoculars may help with Mercury.

May 30 (Evening):
About 1½ hours after sunset, look toward the south-southeast for the Moon. Nearby, you may also be able to see Antares, which is a bright reddish-orange star. This is a good one to look for because the Moon is easy to find, and Antares stands out more because of its color. You do not need a telescope, but binoculars can make the Moon look more detailed.

If you would like to read more on these:

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/resources/project/find-planets-in-the-sky/

https://science.nasa.gov/jupiter/

https://science.nasa.gov/venus/

https://science.nasa.gov/mercury/

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/how-to-find-planets-night-sky

https://www.space.com/16947-scorpius-constellation.html

https://starwalk.space/en/news/antares-star

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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/

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Happy Mother's Day from everyone here at Abrams Planetarium! We hope that your day was filled with happiness.

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 13 (Evening):
About 40 minutes after sunset, look toward the west-northwest to find Venus shining in the constellation Ta**us, near Aldebaran and the Bull’s horns (including Zeta Tauri). Below and to the left, Orion is setting, with Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, and Orion’s Belt still visible near the horizon. This creates a nice transition between the winter constellations and the bright evening planet. Venus and the brighter stars are easy to see with the naked eye, though binoculars can help bring out more detail in Ta**us as it sets.

May 15 (Morning):
About one hour before sunrise, look toward the east to find Saturn higher up, with Mars lower and to the right. The thin “old” crescent Moon sits even lower near the horizon. This creates a layered scene from low to high: Moon, Mars, then Saturn. The Moon is easy to see without aid, but binoculars will help you pick out Mars and Saturn more clearly in the twilight sky.

If you want to read more on these:

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/orion-constellation-best-targets-observe

https://www.space.com/17101-taurus-constellation.html

https://science.nasa.gov/venus/venus-facts/

https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/science/explore-the-night-sky/hubble-messier-catalog/messier-31/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Andromeda-Galaxy

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