Kent State Planetarium Opens 2012 Series of Free Public Shows

The Kent State University Planetarium is presenting the first in a series of free public shows for 2012 at 8 tonight, Saturday and again on Feb. 24.

The hour-long presentation, "The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence," showcases humanity’s search for intelligent life in other worlds, said Brett Ellman, associate professor and planetarium director.

“After a tour of the lovely Ohio night sky, we will explore celestial objects that may harbor life millions to trillion miles away,” Ellman said. “We will then describe ongoing attempts to communicate with whomever may be listening and the huge, difficult, worldwide effort to find the needle of an intelligent message within the haystack of cosmic radio noise."

The Department of Physics' planetarium is located in Room 108 at Smith Hall.

Call 330-672-2246 to make reservations for the presentation. Any individuals needing special accommodations are encouraged to contact the Department of Physics prior to the desired show date to make arrangements.

For more information, visit the planetarium's website.