"Season of Light" Holiday Program Downing Planetarium

The Downing Planetarium will be presenting its popular holiday show, “Season of Light,” during the month of December.

The family oriented program focuses on winter holiday traditions and how cultures have used them for over a millennium to light up the dark and cold season.

"Season of Light" will show on Fridays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 7 and 8 p.m. and Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at 2 and 3 p.m.

The show highlights some of the season's lighthearted customs, such as giving gifts, kissing under the mistletoe and decorating Christmas trees.

The program will also point out some of the winter constellations, as well as demonstrate the cause of the four seasons and the meaning of the winter solstice. It will also explore some astronomical possibilities for the Star of Bethlehem.

The cost is $2.50 for children and students, $4 for seniors and $5 for adults. Our ticket window opens one half hour before the first show.

Free telescope viewing is available weather permitting, beginning at approximately 8:15 on all Friday evenings when public shows are held.

Free parking for our weekend visitors is available in lots O and P, adjacent to the planetarium. For more information, please call 8-4121.