INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Follow the adventures of the mythological Greek hero Hercules in the night sky constellations at the Indian River State College (IRSC) Hallstrom Planetarium on the Main Campus in Fort Pierce during the “Hercules Connection.” Then learn about the latest on the upcoming July 2015 space probe fly-by to the distant world of Pluto.
See constellation outlines on the planetarium dome from 17th century Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius’ star catalogue that show Hercules defeating the dragon Draco and taking three of the golden apples of the Hesperides – the three stars in the handle of the Big Dipper.
Shows are May 15, 16, 29 and 30 with show times Friday evenings at 6 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday afternoons at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Tickets to shows are $3. These are the last shows of the 2014-15 season at the Hailstorm Planetarium.
Tickets for shows at the Hallstrom Planetarium can be purchased online at www.irsc.edu or at the box office in the McAlpin Fine Arts Center lobby on the IRSC Main Campus at 3209 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by phone with VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Call the McAlpin Fine Arts Center Box Office at 1-800-220-9915. Tickets can be picked up in advance at the Box Office or at will call at the planetarium before show times. Planetarium shows are recommended for adults and children over the age of four. The Hallstrom Planetarium’s temperature is maintained at 72 degrees, and visitors may want to bring a light jacket or sweater.
