Wild & Free Saturday: Planetarium Show - Two Small Pieces of Glass
August 15, 2026 11:00 AM –12:00 PM
Overview
Follow two students to a local star party and learn with them how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe.
Tag along as a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these incredible tools have made. See how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the universe.
After the planetarium show, TWC's Astronomy Education Specialist will present a brief “Tonight’s Sky” program showing you seasonal constellations and planets that you can find in your own night sky.
Related Partners
The Wilderness Center
9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, Ohio 44689 (330) 359-5235 Website