Northern Lights Featured in Aurora Planetarium Show

The mysterious and beautiful Northern Lights are the subject of the new Illinois State University Planetarium show, Aurora, running weekends Feb. 8 - May 10. The visually stunning program investigates the mysterious aurora that has fascinated and frightened the inhabitants of northern lands throughout the ages.

Show times for Aurora are Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  Due to Illinois State’s spring break, there will be no shows on March 7, 8, 14 and 15.  Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-12 and seniors and $1.50 for children ages 3-4.  Planetarium members are admitted free of charge. The Planetarium is located under the white domed roof on the corner of College Ave. and School St. in Normal.

For more information call the Planetarium’s Skyline at (309) 438-5007 or visit www.phy.ilstu.edu/planet.html