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We have begun to pencil in Autumn 2024 requests for planetarium shows. As the outreach arm of the Department of Astronomy, we are not a full-fledged or staffed science center. We do our best to meet all requests. We offer public shows based on staffing availability. The Planetarium at COSI is open for public programs.

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What's Up? - Ohio Skylights July 2024

By Alyssa Whalen
Constellations, Planets, and Astronomical Events Visible in July 2024

Happy Summertime! With the warm weather finally here, it is the perfect time of year to go out and observe! The sun…

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What's Up? - Ohio Skylights June 2024

By Alyssa Whalen
Constellations, Planets, and Astronomical Events Visible in June 2024

Happy Summer! The summer solstice occurs this month on June 20th, marking the astronomical start of the summer season…

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What's Up? - Ohio Skylights May 2024

By Alyssa Whalen

Happy May! Ohio’s weather is finally becoming more consistent after the whirlwind of a spring. The sun is rising bright and early around 6:15 am, and setting at 8:40 pm, averaging nearly…

Partial Solar Eclipse.

What's Up? - Ohio Skylights April 2024

By Alyssa Whalen
Solar Eclipse Edition

The long-awaited 2024 solar eclipse is upon us! Cross your fingers for clear skies onMonday, April 8th, because it will be quite a sight.

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Stephan Frank
Stephan Frank
Outreach Specialist, Astronomy on Tap
frank.201@osu.edu
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Elvira Cruz-Cruz
Planetarium Presenter
cruz-cruz.1@osu.edu
Richard Pogge
Richard Pogge
Professor of Astronomy
pogge.1@osu.edu
Alyssa Whalen
Alyssa Whalen
Ohio Skylights Editor
whalen.238@buckeyemail.osu.edu

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