The University of Central Texas' Mayborn Science Theater will offer spring break entertainment options while many schools are closed this week.
Special programs will be held daily from March 12th to 15th, including planetarium shows and Friday movie and popcorn nights.
Planetarium shows begin at 12:30 p.m. and run hourly from Tuesday through Thursday until the final program at 3:30 p.m. While the University of Central Texas is closed for spring break from March 11-15, the Science Theater will be open.
The show opens with a short version of “Totality Over Texas,” a 10-minute video about the total solar eclipse. The shows at 1:30pm and 2:30pm will be followed by additional activities such as chalk art and paper model making. Telescope viewing activities will follow the show at 3:30 p.m.
Show topics include: “Totality: Exploring the Mysteries of Solar Eclipses.” “The Birth of the Earth,'' “Flying Monsters,'' and “Exoplanets.'' For more information, including other titles and Saturday programming, visit www.starsatnight.org.
Cost is $5 per show or $12 for shows with activities.
The Science Theater will also host a movie and popcorn night featuring “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” on Fridays at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 or $3.50 for members. The university student group “Net Impact'' will be selling popcorn and drinks.
Kathryn Winston, the planetarium's director of programs and outreach, said the program will help students prepare for the total solar eclipse that will sweep across Bell County on April 8.Killeen's population is expected to double as many people flock to central Texas to experience the longest period of total darkness, from 1:36 p.m. to 4:16 p.m.
“We want kids to be prepared, so whether they know nothing about solar eclipses or are already familiar with them, they can look forward to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Winston said. Told.
The University of Central Texas will host Eclipse Over Central Texas from April 5th to 8th, including a planetarium show, entertainment and vendors. We still need more food trucks.