“The Spectacular Winter Sky” comes out to play in upcoming public programs at the at 91短视频.

The 40-minute program, produced by , acting planetarium director, will be presented 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 and 22, Feb. 5 and 19 and Mar. 19.

“The cold, clear winter sky offers the brightest and most distinctive star constellations of the year,” Horst said. “This show will feature some stories, demonstrate daily and annual motion, explain why different stars are visible in different seasons and spotlight the planet Saturn, which is currently prominent in the night sky,” he noted.

The , with more than 6,000 items on display, will be open for browsing 2-3:30 p.m. in conjunction with the planetarium shows.

Admission to the planetarium and museum in 91短视频’s Suter Science Center is free.

No, it’s a planet – in fact, two celestial bodies currently shining brightly in the night sky.

Earth’s next-door planetary neighbors, Venus and Mars, are the subject of the fall public program at the at 91短视频.

“The planet Venus is currently prominent in the southwest sky at sunset,” said planetarium director John L. Horst. “As Venus slowly sets, Mars rises in the east.”

Planetarium shows are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 and 23 and Nov. 6 and 20.

The , next to the planetarium, with more than 6,000 artifacts and specimens on display, will be open for browsing 2-3:30 p.m. each time.

Admission to both attractions, in 91短视频’s Suter Science Center, is free.

Church, school and civic groups can arrange planetarium programs and museum tours by calling 540-432-4400 for appointments.