UW Planetarium Brings Back ‘Liquid Sky’ Music Shows During November

November marks the return of the popular “Liquid Sky” music-themed shows at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium.

“This November will bring the triumphant return of our Saturday night music/VJ series ‘Liquid Sky’ following the August upgrades,” says Max Gilbraith, the planetarium’s coordinator. “The visuals and sound will be better than ever.”

To get tickets or receive more information about programs, email planetarium@uwyo.edu or leave a voicemail and a call-back phone number at (307) 766-6506. Tickets are $5 for the public or online tickets, and $3 for students, senior citizens, veterans, first responders and those under 18. Seating is free for children under 5. Bulk tickets/gift cards are available at $2 each when 10 or more tickets are purchased.

Reservations or pre-purchase is not required, and walk-ins are welcome. Tickets can be purchased online with a credit card, reserved by email or voicemail, or purchased at the start of the show. Cash or check is accepted at the door. The planetarium, which seats 64, is in the basement of the Physical Sciences Building. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis outside of designated ADA/wheelchair seating.

To pay for tickets with a credit card, go to https://www.uwyo.edu/uwplanetarium/ticket.aspx. For a group larger than six, email the planetarium for a private show at https://uwyo.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKuqIynOn7gFK2F. Tickets for private shows are the same as the public programs.

A film and special live talk for audiences will be featured each week. All programs are approximately an hour in length. As time allows, a portion of the show also may focus on a live sky tour or supporting information related to the film’s topic.

The November schedule is:

-- Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.: “Leftovers! Asteroids, Comets, Meteors and Rings.” From a young age, we learn about the eight major planets. But what about everything else in the solar system, including bright meteor streaks in the sky, fireballs, comet tails and craters? Space missions have just begun exploring the asteroid Bennu and comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. What is NASA doing to learn about and defend Earth from these celestial curiosities?

-- Saturday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m.: “Forward! To the Moon,” a full-dome movie. Narrator Kari Byron, from “Crash Test World” and “MythBusters,” takes viewers on a journey beyond Earth toward a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program is the next step in the mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the moon. This film is produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with Tend Studio.

-- Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.: “Liquid Sky: Lofi,” a music-based light show. Enjoy a custom playlist of “out-of-this-world” music from top artists in 5.1 surround sound. The 4K resolution planetarium sky melts and becomes a canvas of color, patterns and movement with cutting-edge music visualization software and live VJ talent.

-- Thursday, Nov. 7, 4-7 p.m.: Dome Club. Learn about immersive technologies for augmented reality, virtual reality, extended reality and full-dome development. Members of the public are welcome to bring their own projects and technologies to test and demonstrate. The event takes place at the SciDIY Makerspace in the basement of the Physical Sciences Building. For more information, email Jane Crayton at jcrayton@uwyo.edu.

-- Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: “Meet the Planets.” This program provides a tour of the sun’s planets and moons. Learn the discoveries, exploration and feats of technology that have probed the solar system.

-- Saturday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m.: “Dawn of the Space Age,” a full-dome movie. The program explores the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights.

-- Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.: “Liquid Sky: Retro Rock,” a music-based light show. Enjoy a custom playlist of “out-of-this-world” music from top artists in 5.1 surround sound. The 4K resolution planetarium sky melts and becomes a canvas of color, patterns and movement with cutting-edge music visualization software and live VJ talent.

-- Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.: “Wyoming Skies.” The program provides an exploration of the stars, constellations, planets, meteor showers and other celestial phenomena visible from Wyoming for the season.

-- Thursday, Nov. 14, 4-7 p.m.: Dome Club. Learn about immersive technologies for augmented reality, virtual reality, extended reality and full-dome development. Members of the public are welcome to bring their own projects and technologies to test and demonstrate. The event takes place at the SciDIY Makerspace in the basement of the Physical Sciences Building. For more information, email Crayton at jcrayton@uwyo.edu.

-- Friday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.: “Astrobiology.” Is there anybody out there, or are we alone in the universe? The search for extraterrestrial life continues as scientists scour the solar system for signs of ancient or modern signs of life; radio telescopes listen for signs from E.T.; and next-generation telescopes explore the planets of other star systems.

-- Saturday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m.: “The Hot and Energetic Universe,” a full-dome movie. The film investigates the achievements of modern astronomy; the most advanced terrestrial and orbital observatories; the basic principles of electromagnetic radiation; and the natural phenomena related to high-energy astrophysics.

-- Saturday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.: “Liquid Sky: Indie Folk,” a music-based light show. Enjoy a custom playlist of “out-of-this-world” indie folk music from top artists in 5.1 surround sound. The 4K-resolution planetarium sky will become a canvas of color, patterns and movement with cutting-edge music visualization software and live VJ talent.

-- Thursday, Nov. 21, 4-7 p.m.: Dome Club. Learn about immersive technologies for augmented reality, virtual reality, extended reality and full-dome development. Members of the public are welcome to bring their own projects and technologies to test and demonstrate. The event takes place at the SciDIY Makerspace in the basement of the Physical Sciences Building. For more information, email Crayton at jcrayton@uwyo.edu.

-- Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m.: “Norse Astronomy.” The modern 88 constellations -- recognized by the International Astronomical Union -- paint over thousands of years of shared written and oral traditions. In learning the contrasting interpretations of the sky, visitors will discover the shared experience of stargazing and storytelling is a universal thread across cultures and generations.

-- Saturday, Nov. 23: The planetarium will be closed for UW’s home football game against Boise State.

-- Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m.: “Wyoming Skies.” The program provides an exploration of the stars, constellations, planets, meteor showers and other celestial phenomena visible from Wyoming for the season.

-- Wednesday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Dec. 1: The planetarium will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

For more detailed descriptions of all programs, go to www.uwyo.edu/physics/planetarium/schedule.html.