Planetarium to host Astronomy Day

SALT LAKE CITY — Clark Planetarium, the University of Utah and the Salt Lake Astronomical Society will celebrate Astronomy Day on Saturday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

The event will give the public an opportunity to view the sun and stars through telescopes, participate in space science demonstrations and see astronomy presentations in the Hansen Dome Theatre at Clark Planetarium. Many of the planned activities are free, and shows cost as little as $1.

"Astronomy Day is all about encouraging individuals and families to learn about space and science and generally gain a greater appreciation for the cosmos and our place in it," said Seth Jarvis, planetarium director. "It's so easy to forget that every night we have an amazing astronomy program, live, right above our heads. All you have to do is look up. Astronomy Day is a national reminder that the universe is filled with beauty, mystery and wonder."

For a list of the events, go to: www.clarkplanetarium.org.