News release from the University of Saint Francis:
Star of Bethlehem 2014 at USF entering final weekend
(December 17, 2014) — “Star of Bethlehem 2014,” a Christmas program at the University of Saint Francis’ Schouweiler Planetarium, will continue to be offered through Sunday, December 21.
Shows will be Fridays through Sundays on Dec. 19-21.
- Friday shows are at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday shows are at 3 and 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday shows are at 5 p.m.
The public is invited to join the planetarium staff for a 90-minute program exploring the path of the Wise Men as they follow the star under the Mideastern sky of 3 B.C. Using the latest astronomical, historical and Biblical research, explanations of what the Christmas star might have been will be presented. During the live portion of the show, planetarium staff will show visitors the wonders of the winter night sky in Fort Wayne.
Viewers should arrive 15 minutes early to purchase tickets and take a seat in an adjacent auditorium before the show begins. No one will be admitted after the program starts. While the program is for visitors of all ages, young children must be able to sit quietly in the dark.
Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and children under age 18. The maximum charge is $14 per family (family consisting of two adults and their dependent children). Fort Wayne Astronomical Society members and USF students, faculty and staff with ID will be admitted for $1.
Visit https://planetarium.sf.edu/public-programs for further details.
About The University of Saint Francis
The University of Saint Francis, founded in 1890 as a comprehensive university in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs through the School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership and School of Creative Arts. In addition to its traditional programs, the university designs focused curriculum for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point on online. Currently 2,300 students from a broad geographic region attend USF for its academic excellence.
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