YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College will host “From Earth to the Universe” on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 8 p.m. The Planetarium is housed in the Maxwell Center for Mathematics and Sciences on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and is free for YHC students and employees.
“From Earth to the Universe” takes the audience through space and time and conveys the universe as revealed to us by science. Featuring a sweeping soundtrack and truly amazing images, this full-dome show allows audiences to revel in the splendor of the worlds in our solar system and the ferocity of the scorching sun. Travel to the colorful birthplaces and cataclysmic burial grounds of the stars. Then, journey further beyond our Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriads of galaxies, as today’s giant telescopes allow us to probe even deeper into the cosmos. This updated version of the show features improved image quality, higher resolution star maps, new video footage of the Very Large Telescope, a new 3D model of the Milky Way, and much more.
Planetarium tickets may be purchased in advance at yhc.edu/planetarium. From there, select the link to “Public Shows” for a listing of upcoming show dates and times. Each show listing has an option to purchase tickets. Click or tap on the “Purchase Tickets” button to buy tickets through the corresponding Eventbrite page.
For more information about the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium, please call (706) 379-5195.
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Professional Studies. More than 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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