Check the weather in the solar system at O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium
Young Harris, GA (08/20/2024) — It seems weather is a topic of conversation whether you're on Earth or Jupiter. Stop by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in August for the Widest Weather in the Solar System show.
"Crazy weather is not something limited to our planet," said Lauren Albain, Planetarium director. "From magnetic storms to liquid methane, there are weather patterns on planets throughout our solar system."
Wildest Weather in the Solar System, 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30.
You'll fly through the thick atmosphere of Venus, magnetic storms on the sun, liquid methane showers on Titan and a 400-year-old hurricane whirling at hundreds of miles per hour on Jupiter. After seeing a storm with the power of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb and a dust storm that can engulf an entire planet, you'll be glad you live on Earth.
O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium features shows for the general public on select Friday evenings. Tickets for shows can be purchased at the door with cash or check. Observatory open houses do not require tickets.
Planetarium tickets can also be purchased online via Eventbrite at: https://www.yhc.edu/academics/math-science/rollins-planetarium/public-shows
Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended since planetarium shows often sell out. For planetarium shows, guests are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats.
Public planetarium shows, with the exception of Cosmic Concerts, include a live-narrated "season stargazing" segment in addition to the featured full-dome program.
Planetarium Admission:
- $5 Adults per show
- $3 Children per show
- Free for Children under 4 years of age
- Free with YHC ID
Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door 30 minutes before showtime.
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master's degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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