Rollins Planetarium 2006- 2007 Season Announced

Young Harris College is proud to announce the 2006- 2007 Rollins Planetarium schedule of events. The Rollins Planetarium is open to the public at least 30 Friday evenings per year. Shows begin at 8 PM, except during June & July, when they start at 8:30 PM. There is no admission charge. Seating begins 10 minutes before showtime. Latecomers are not allowed entrance, so plan to arrive a little early to get the best seats. If skies are clear, the Young Harris College Observatory will be open following the planetarium shows. The observatory is located about a mile and a half from the planetarium, at the Twiggs Overlook on the exit road leading from the Brasstown Valley Resort. You will be able to look through telescopes to observe planets, stars, clusters and many other astronomical phenomena. For a recorded message about the current planetarium show and which dates it will be presented, please call (706) 379-4312.

Cosmic Concert 56

(presented Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 20 & 27, and Nov. 3)

In this exciting 40-minute show, produced by Young Harris College students, you will experience the thrill of spinning stars, computer animations, laser graphics and more, all synchronized to the latest rock music. This show pushes the limits of your sight

and sound. Note: Cosmic Concerts contain loud rock music, strobe lights, spinning stars and other effects that may be disruptive to some. If anything of this nature bothers you, it is recommended you do not attend.

'Tis the Season

(presented Nov. 17, and Dec. 1, 8 & 15)

Our annual Christmas show explores the traditions surrounding the Christmas season and the star that led the wise men to Bethlehem.

Astronomical possibilities for the star are examined and illustrated using the planetarium's array of sky effects. Come and celebrate the season through the wonder of the planetarium's star-filled sky.

Black Holes

(presented Jan. 12 & 26, Feb. 2, 16 & 23, and Mar. 2)

Sometimes pictured as planet-swallowing doomsday beasts, black holes are regions of space from which nothing- not even light-can escape.

But what are black holes really like? Our new show tackles this difficult and potentially confusing question using everyday examples and a healthy dose of humor. Included is a light-hearted discussion between Stella, a black hole who was once a celebrity "big star," and her faithful

Hollywood agent, Irving. Recent discoveries and images made through NASA's Chandra X-ray Space Observatory are featured.

Cosmic Concert 57

(presented Mar. 23 & 30, Apr. 13, 20 & 27, and May 11 & 18)

The planetarium presents its second laser light extravaganza of the year. For 40 minutes, you will be dazzled by spinning stars, computer animations, laser graphics and more, all synchronized to the latest rock music. Produced by Young Harris College students, it's an out-of-this-world experience to keep you talking long after the show ends. Note: Cosmic Concerts contain loud rock music, strobe lights, spinning stars and other effects that may be disruptive to some. If anything of this nature bothers you, it is recommended you do not attend.

Skies Over Georgia

(presented June 8, 15 & 22, and July 13 & 20)

What's in the sky tonight? Find out in this live starshow featuring constellations, planets and other interesting sky objects currently visible from our beautiful north Georgia mountain region. No matter what the outside weather is like, viewing conditions are always perfect under our 40- foot planetarium sky, thanks to our state-of-the-art Chronos projector, which can show all stars visible to the unaided human eye under a pristine dark sky.