The Daily Bulletin

The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium resumes its public presentations on Saturday, October 19, in its temporary location in Buckham Hall D Wing with two programs on Saturday evenings from October 19 through November 23: "Star Stories of the Iroquois" at 6:00 p.m., and "Birth of Planet Earth" at 7:30 p.m. 

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, "Star Stories of the Iroquois," a live presentation, lets participants look at the stars in ways they probably never have before. Many cultures across time and around the world pass down star stories from generation to generation. Join us to learn about some of the star stories of the Iroquois Confederacy. 

We end Earth Science Week with the Buffalo premiere of "Birth of Planet Earth." This immersive digital planetarium program tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins while exploring some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does Earth's history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Watch a trailer for "Birth of Planet Earth." This program also includes a 20-minute tour of the autumn night sky.

Both programs run approximately 50 minutes and are most appropriate for ages 8 and up. 

Reservations may be made through the planetarium web site, and tickets are purchased at the door. Adult admission is $8, with a reduced rate of $6 for those 17 and under or 65 and over, Buffalo State faculty and staff members, non-Buffalo State College students, and active military service members and veterans. Buffalo State students are admitted free with valid student ID. 

The 2019–2020 academic year season continues November 30 and runs through May 30. The full list of programs for the season can be found on the planetarium web site.