Mexica Archaeoastronomy

Mexica Archeoastronomy artfully intertwines science and mythology, delving into how the Mexica (me-SHEE-kuh) used the calendrical and astronomical knowledge of previous cultures to found the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlan. Vibrant colours, shapes and sounds transport the viewer to a culture that, to this day, still lives on in the hearts of the Mexican people. The show was produced by Frutos Digitales in collaboration with the European Southern Observatory and financed by the National Council of Science and Technology of Mexico, and is also available in Spanish.

Admission is $8 for adults or $7 for Parkland students, seniors 65 and older, or children 12 and under. Passes may be purchased at tickets.parkland.edu or in the lobby beginning a half-hour before the first show. Members of the Friends of the Staerkel Planetarium are admitted for free.

You may also like the following events from William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College:

• This Friday, 22nd August, 07:00 pm, Summer Prairie Skies in Champaign
• This Saturday, 23rd August, 01:00 pm, Amazing Stargazing in Champaign
• Next month, 5th September, 09:00 pm, Light Show: Dark Side of the Moon in Champaign