YHC Planetarium goes in search of Planet Nine
Young Harris, GA (08/22/2025) — YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Curious what is on the outer reaches of our solar system? Swing on by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium on the YHC campus on Sept. 19 to find out.
Planet Nine: Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.:
Planet Nine follows Mike Brown as he begins the search for the elusive, theoretical Planet Nine at the Subaru Telescope atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii in 2016.
The New Horizons spacecraft gave us our first close-up look at Pluto, the most iconic of the dwarf planets orbiting in the icy outskirts of the solar system. This historic flyby opened a new frontier of exploration, revealing a surprisingly complex and dynamic world. Now, scientists are unraveling fresh clues about how our solar system formed - and what hidden worlds may still lie beyond Neptune.
Join astronomer Mike Brown and his team at Caltech as they track down distant dwarf planets on the frontier of space: Eris, a shimmering world once thought to be larger than Pluto; Haumea, shaped like an egg and spinning faster than any other known large object in the Solar System; and Sedna, with a mysterious, elongated orbit that carries it far beyond the Kuiper Belt into an uncharted region.
Could these extreme objects be pointing us toward an even bigger discovery-a ninth planet lurking in the shadows?
Eventbrite Link for Online Tickets.
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. Tickets can also be purchased online via Eventbrite by visiting the following link: https://www.yhc.edu/community/planetarium/
Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended, since planetarium shows often sell out. Observatory open houses do not require tickets.
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
Tickets can be purchased online in advance by clicking on the show dates below. Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door 30 minutes prior to 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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