CCM Planetarium Offers "Our Perilous Universe" Friday

Published on October 01, 2018

Explore the Universe from a Comfortable Seat in Randolph

No space suites are required for Friday's exploration of the universe at the Longo Planetarium on the campus of County College of Morris.
"Our Perilous Universe" will be presented Friday from 7-8 p.m.

NASA Hubble Space Telescope captures the chaotic activity atop a three-light-year-tall pillar of gas and dust that is being eaten away by the brilliant light from nearby bright stars in a tempestuous stellar nursery called the Carina Nebula. Credit: NASA

The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, is all that remains of a tremendous stellar explosion. Observers in Asia recorded the supernova nearly 1,000 years ago. Credit: NASA, ESA, J. Hester and A. Loll (Arizona State University)

The planetarium show explores the dangers of space. From massive solar flares to black holes, the perils are mighty! We'll explore some of the greatest hazards the universe has to offer. The program is appropriate for ages 8 to adult.

All tickets are $10 €“ CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call the reservation desk at 973-328-5076 from 9 a.m. €“ 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The reservation desk is closed on Saturday.

The program will repeat Nov 9.

The planetarium is located in Henderson Hall on the campus of County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.

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