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KVMPlanetarium

  1. We have just updated the astronomical events for June. Remember June 5th is the Transit of Venus! bit.ly/Jrwmsw
  2. In case you missed the eclipse, our Planetarium Coordinator created a time lapse video. vimeo.com/42700393
  3. @_EricSchmidt Next week will be the last of Dark Side of the Moon.
  4. Practicing polar alignment using pretty basic supplies. twitter.com/KVMPlanetarium…
  5. Science experiment: at 2:45 EDT we will attempt a polar alignment outside the museum using string, a protractor, and the sun's shadow.
  6. @_EricSchmidt This Friday is your last chance to see Pink Floyd's The Wall.
  7. Light from Alien Super-Earth Seen for 1st Time space.com/15597-alien-su… via @SPACEdotcom
  8. May the Fourth be with you!
  9. There is only a month left of Pink Floyd Laser shows left.
  10. Getting a preview of the IMAX theater. The 10th in MI. #4sqDay #Celebration #smwkz twitter.com/KVMPlanetarium…
  11. Have the @KVMMUMMY under wraps. No reason she gets to have all of the #4sqday #smwkz #4sqkzoo #TweetUpKzoo fun.
  12. Look for Venus next to the Pleiades star cluster the next three nights. Great view if you have binoculars handy.
  13. Spotted Venus in daylight. Find the moon and look about 4 moon diameters to the north
  14. @life4boys @KVMMUMMY @eltonjohndotcom @kalamazoomuseum I think he should sing you Rocket Man.
  15. Spring shows start today and Pink Floyd returns on Friday, March 23rd.
  16. Let @DiscoverKzoo know about off-the-beaten-path “Cool Things To Do In Area Code 269.” DiscoverKalamazoo.com/269
  17. Happy 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209 7494459230781640628620899862803482534211706798214808651 Day
  18. Kp index will go up to 6 on the 8th of March. Look for the Northern Lights tomorrow around 10:30 - 2:00 AM Friday if the skies are clear.