Columbia Public Schools Planetarium

Columbia Public Schools' Planetarium is located within Rock Bridge High School in Columbia Missouri.

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

Welcome back this week, teachers! The planetarium office is officially open and taking new program requests for the school year. Our new web pages are still a work in progress, so let us know if you see an issue.
Visit our new field trip webpage here: https://t.co/lKDqYCNzEU

[NASA Solar System @NASASolarSystem]

What’s Up for May? Four bright planets, morning and night, a chance of meteor showers, and waiting for a nova. ✨ More skywatching tips: https://t.co/dBPuOUtCtj

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

Plenty of seats left for our Friday Evening Sky Talks! ✨
For our 50th anniversary year, we are hosting special evening sky shows on current astronomy happenings.

Tickets are available in advance at: https://t.co/0NHcxnUryu

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

Our October program schedule is here! 🪐☄️

Join us Friday October 11th for the first of our evening sky show series.
Free family shows return on Saturday October 12th to celebrate the International Day of Astronomy.

Visit https://t.co/3WfsdmSQzq to reserve your seats!

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

Anyone want to enter the NASA Art Challenge?! 🤖🌟

[Learn With NASA @LearnWithNASA]

As NASA's @EuropaClipper prepares for launch, we're inviting kids to create art inspired by its destination -- Jupiter's icy moon Europa!

Their art might even be featured by @NASA as we embark on this incredible journey.

Submit artwork & learn more: https://t.co/sNFxuVEEkt

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

There will be a partial lunar eclipse visible (weather permitting!) next week on September 17th. Maximum eclipse will occur at 9:44pm CDT for Columbia, MO.

If we miss this eclipse, there is a *total* lunar eclipse coming up for North America in March 2025... stay tuned!

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

Did you receive our newsletter this morning? Here are some planet spotting tips we shared for September! 🌙🪐

[NASA @NASA]

April is a BIG month for sky gazing 🤩
Big planets: Jupiter will be visible all month; Mars and Saturn will rise together on April 10 & 11
Big eclipse: On April 8, catch the last total solar eclipse in the U.S. for 20 years
Big Moon: Catch a full Moon on April 23

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

ONE WEEK! 🌙
Are you traveling for the total eclipse? Are you staying put? Here in Columbia, MO we will be on the 95% line of the eclipse, very near to totality. Maximum eclipse will occur at 1:57pm CDT. Fingers crossed for great weather across North America next Monday!

[Sky & Telescope @SkyandTelescope]

Are you ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8th? Not without our guide "The Great 2024 Eclipse" you aren't. It even comes with eclipse glasses!
U.S. Shipping: https://t.co/zP7z6SeeVl International Shipping: https://t.co/0T3SKQKSb0

[Learn With NASA @LearnWithNASA]

Happy Pi Day! 🥧

Celebrate by taking a bite out of this year's #NASAPiDayChallenge. Learn how @NASA uses pi, then try your hand at solving math problems based on real NASA missions.

🍴 Dig in: https://t.co/78kKkjBJgG

[NASA JPL @NASAJPL]

Jupiter sure is beautiful 🤩

If you’d like to get the latest images, news, and mission updates about this planet or the other beauties in our solar system delivered straight to your inbox – sign up for our newsletter! https://t.co/7OTd9Nk0tq

[Michelle Baumstark @mbaumstark]

Columbia Public Schools will not be in session on Friday, January 12, 2024, due to inclement weather.

The expected midday arrival of winter weather coupled with dropping temps may not allow for a safe dismissal at the end of the school day.

Safety is our top priority.

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

‼️ Due to the incoming ice, snow, and freezing temperatures, we will be closed tomorrow, Saturday January 13.

Our next planetarium event will be Saturday February 10. You can check out our show schedule at https://t.co/PLPXdCr9FD.

Stay safe and warm all! ☃️

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

We are watching the forecast for later this week for continued winter weather! If you're a ticket holder for our Saturday shows, please watch your email closely! If there is another snow day for CPS on Friday, we will most likely cancel our Saturday morning event.

Stay tuned!

[Jacob Sirna @JacobSirna]

Rock Bridge Families, all parking lots and walkways are treated. Give yourself extra time this morning and be careful as you enter campus. Remember, today is a Late Start (2 hours delayed) and a B day. #RockBridgeRocks

[NASA Goddard @NASAGoddard]

The Leonids meteor shower peaks tonight! 🌠

For the best view, go to a dark (and safe) place between midnight and dawn, lay down and point your feet toward the east, and wait 30 minutes or so for your eyes to adjust.

More about the Leonids: https://t.co/FDJF5oQLcJ

[Columbia Public Schools Planetarium @CPSPlanetarium]

Have you looked at our spring 2024 event schedule? It's live now on our website! Ticket registration begins approximately two weeks before each show. You can sign up for our email list to be notified when tickets are available! Visit https://t.co/PLPXdCr9FD for more information!

[EarthSky @earthskyscience]

The tool bag accidentally lost on November 2 by spacewalking astronauts is visible to observers on the ground. And, did you know? It can appear as bright as a 6th-magnitude star! Wow. Learn how to see it here:
https://t.co/acVUYlFPxT

📷 Eddie Irizzary and Nelson Ortega.

[NASA @NASA]

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