UNK Public Planetarium Show: "How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?"

Schedule

Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bruner Hall of Science-University of Nebraska Kearney | Kearney, NE

Advertisement
Astronomers use large telescopes to study the Universe. However, space is so vast that even with the largest telescopes, planets, stars, and even galaxies can appear just as dots. Come learn about some of the techniques that astronomers use to learn so much from such small points of light in the sky.
Free tickets will be available to reserve at 8:00 AM CT on Friday 3/27 at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/unk-planetarium
Shows are recommended for engaged grade school students through adults. Shows are strongly discouraged for ages 2 and under. Please be prepared to turn off phones and smartwatches, remove lighted shoes, etc., so that all participants may enjoy the show in its intended dark, quiet environment. Please arrive 5 minutes before your show, or ticket reservations may be released to allow for walk-in attendees.
In conjunction with the show, the UNK Astronomy Club will provide telescope observing, outside of BHS, at 9:00 PM (weather permitting).
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Bruner Hall of Science-University of Nebraska Kearney, 923 W 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
UNK Physics and Astronomy

Host or Publisher UNK Physics and Astronomy

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Kearney

Jordan Beem live at Cunningham\u2019s- Kearney, NE!
Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 pm Jordan Beem live at Cunningham’s- Kearney, NE!

Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks

ART
Business Start Up
Tue, 07 Apr at 05:30 pm Business Start Up

220 11th Ave

BUSINESS
Village Prenatal
Tue, 07 Apr at 06:30 pm Village Prenatal

1616 W 39th St, Kearney, NE 68845-2918, United States

ART
Meet & Greet with Dan Osborn at the University of Nebraska-Kearney \u2013 Lifelong Independent for Senate
Wed, 08 Apr at 05:00 pm Meet & Greet with Dan Osborn at the University of Nebraska-Kearney – Lifelong Independent for Senate

University of Nebraska-Kearney (Cope Fountain)

MEETUPS
Spring Mental Health Cadre Meeting
Thu, 09 Apr at 09:00 am Spring Mental Health Cadre Meeting

Educational Service Unit 10

MEETUPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
UNK Public Planetarium Show: "Science or Fiction? Debunking Common Astronomical Misconceptions"
Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm UNK Public Planetarium Show: "Science or Fiction? Debunking Common Astronomical Misconceptions"

Bruner Hall of Science-University of Nebraska Kearney

ENTERTAINMENT
UNK Public Planetarium Show: "Is Pluto A Planet?"
Fri, 06 Mar at 08:15 pm UNK Public Planetarium Show: "Is Pluto A Planet?"

Bruner Hall of Science-University of Nebraska Kearney

UNK Public Planetarium Show: "How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?"
Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm UNK Public Planetarium Show: "How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?"

Bruner Hall of Science-University of Nebraska Kearney

UNK Public Planetarium Show: "The Solar Neutrino Problem"
Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm UNK Public Planetarium Show: "The Solar Neutrino Problem"

Bruner Hall of Science-University of Nebraska Kearney

What's Happening Next in Kearney?

Discover Kearney Events