Buckle up and let’s take a trip to outer space. The Westminster College Planetarium is a 45 seat full-dome theater housed in the Hoyt Science Resources Center. Professors and other astronomical professionals take students and members of the community on a tour throughout the depths of outer space through multimedia astronomy shows free of charge.
The Westminster College Planetarium is open for in-person shows! If you have any questions or concerns, please email planetarium@westminster.edu.
Westminster College Department of Physics
120 Hoyt Science Resources Center
319 South Market Street
New Wilmington, PA 16172
6:00 PM
"What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” Also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening."
This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7 and up).
6:00 PM
"What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” Also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening."
This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7 and up).
6:00 PM
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
This show is recommended for grades 1+ (ages 6 and up).
6:00 PM
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
This show is recommended for grades 1+ (ages 6 and up).
For reservations or questions about the Planetarium, contact Katie Miller.
