“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons! From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of...

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“Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As...

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“Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

There will be a total solar eclipse visible from Muncie on April 8, 2024, and a partial solar eclipse visible from Muncie on October 14, 2023. A total solar eclipse is such a spectacular event, it is never too early to start planning for one. Come learn how solar and lunar eclipses happen, and about...

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“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons! From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of...

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I’M A SURVIVOR: Breast Cancer Stories

Westminster Village - Legacy Commons Event Hall 5801 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, United States

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Come hear stories from three breast cancer survivors with all different stories to tell.

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Partial Solar Eclipse Community Block Party at Ball State University

Ball State University 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN, United States +1 more

Experience the October partial solar eclipse at Ball State University’s Community Block Party as you partake in hands-on science and art activities, and observe the sky safely during the day with telescopes and free solar eclipse glasses (while supplies last). Join us out in nature as we come together during this celebration that includes a...

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RUNNING AGAINST THE GRAIN: The Story of Philadelphia Eagle and Movie Star Timmy Brown

Westminster Village - Legacy Commons Event Hall 5801 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, United States

Roy Weever and Shawn Sriver, co-authors of "Running Against the Grain: The Story of Philadelphia Eagle and Movie Star Timmy Brown," will detail the story of Timmy Brown who went from being a child of divorce to living at an orphanage in rural Indiana to a sport success at Ball State. In the 1960s, he...

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“Earth, Moon, and Sun” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science. Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets....

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“Earth, Moon, and Sun” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science. Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets....

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“Destination Mars” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? NASA – and others – have their sights set on the Red Planet and they are building the technology to get us there! Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to Mars a reality. Fly...

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“Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

There will be a total solar eclipse visible from Muncie on April 8, 2024, and a partial solar eclipse visible from Muncie on October 14, 2023. A total solar eclipse is such a spectacular event, it is never too early to start planning for one. Come learn how solar and lunar eclipses happen, and about...

FREE

“Dynamic Earth” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will...

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“Destination Mars” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? NASA – and others – have their sights set on the Red Planet and they are building the technology to get us there! Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to Mars a reality. Fly...

FREE

“Destination Mars” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? NASA – and others – have their sights set on the Red Planet and they are building the technology to get us there! Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to Mars a reality. Fly...

FREE

“Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

There will be a total solar eclipse visible from Muncie on April 8, 2024, and a partial solar eclipse visible from Muncie on October 14, 2023. A total solar eclipse is such a spectacular event, it is never too early to start planning for one. Come learn how solar and lunar eclipses happen, and about...

FREE

“Dynamic Earth” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will...

FREE

“Destination Mars” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? NASA – and others – have their sights set on the Red Planet and they are building the technology to get us there! Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to Mars a reality. Fly...

FREE

“The Christmas Star” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed....

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“Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As...

FREE

“The Christmas Star” Planetarium Show

Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed....

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