Sensory-Friendly Cosmic Colors

There are sensory-friendly shows at the Staerkel Planetarium on September 27! These matinées will feature "lights up, sound down" and will have a relaxed atmosphere where patrons can come, go, and move around as needed. Our sensory-friendly shows are great for guests with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, or young children. All are welcome, even if you don't need sensory accommodations!

Take a journey across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Discover the many reasons for color— “why the sky is blue” and “why Mars is red.” Journey inside a plant leaf and the human eye. Investigate x-rays and see the actual color of a dinosaur. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light!

Admission is $8 for adults or $7 for Parkland students, seniors 65 and older, or children 12 and under. Tickets are sold at the door beginning a half-hour before the 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, 5th September, 07:00 pm, Summer Prairie Skies in Champaign
• This Friday, 5th September, 08:00 pm, Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible in Champaign
• This Friday, 5th September, 09:00 pm, Light Show: Dark Side of the Moon in Champaign

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