Learn more about the universe and what to look for in the spring nighttime sky at UT’s Ritter Planetarium shows in March.

Want to explore how imagination, curiosity and scientific thought help to understand some of the deepest mysteries of the universe? “The Star Gazer,” a program narrated by actress Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura of “Star Trek,” will show how to “visit” the stars with telescopes and the mind. The program will be featured Fridays, March 7 to March 28, at 7:30 p.m.
 

The constellations of the spring sky and different views one gets with binoculars, telescopes and the human eye will be discussed in “Bear Tales,” a program by Joe Hopkins Engineering Productions. On a family camping trip out to the dark skies of the forest, Grandpa Ben tells tales about the night sky, including Greek and Egyptian mythologies. “Bear Tales” will take place Saturdays, March 1 to March 29, at 1 p.m.

After each evening program, observing will be offered in the Brooks Observatory. On Friday, March 7, 2008, observing with Ritter Observatory’s 1-meter telescope will take place. All observing is weather permitting.

These programs are $5 for adults, $4 for children 3 and older and senior citizens, and free for children 2 and younger. Doors open 30 minutes before each program. For more information, call 419.530.2650 or go to http://utoledo.edu/as/rpbo/.