Supernovae, one of the most violent phenomena in astronomy, will be explored at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Fiske Planetarium on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
During the show "Supernovae," University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Professor Emeritus Richard McCray will explore the death of stars and the energetic birth of the elements found in all living creatures today, including humans.
Carl Sagan once famously said "we are all made of star stuff," and during his show McCray will talk about what the "stuff" is and where it came from. McCray is the emeritus George Gamow Distinguished Professor of astrophysics at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
Admission for each show is $6 for adults, $5 for students and $3.50 for children and seniors. The Sommers-Bausch Observatory is open to the public following Friday evening shows, weather permitting. All through the winter and early spring, Saturn and its rings are visible through telescopes in the early evening. Admission to the observatory is free.
For more information about Fiske Planetarium and other shows and programs it offers, call (303) 492-5002 or visit the Web site at .