Mueller Planetarium sets fulldome schedule through Aug. 19

            Mueller Planetarium at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall has announced its summer schedule of fulldome shows. Beginning June 1 and running through Aug. 19, the schedule is:

• "A Starry Tale" -- Tuesdays through Sundays at 2 p.m. (24 min.)
• "Forces of Nature" -- Tuesdays through Sundays at 3 p.m; Thursdays at 7 p.m. (40 min.)

            Following each show, the current night sky will be projected onto the dome and a description will be given of what to view this summer.

            "A Starry Tale" is a new fulldome show that focuses on the mythology of constellations, as interpreted by Japanese fantasy artist Kagaya. Audiences will experience Kagaya's elaborate animated paintings in 360-degree format as they beautifully showcase the starry sky across thousands of years of relative motion of the Earth, Moon, and planets.

            The National Geographic fulldome show, "Forces of Nature" showcases the science behind natural disasters like volcanoes, earthquakes and tornadoes.

            For the schedule and previews of shows, visit the planetarium's website, www.spacelaser.com.

            Morrill Hall is south of 14th and Vine streets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus. Parking is free. Planetarium tickets include museum admission and can be purchased at the museum's front desk the day of the show. Admission is $8 for adults, $5.50 for children, and $3 for UNL staff, faculty, and students with valid NU ID. For more information on planetarium shows, astronomy, and space science, visit www.spacelaser.com.

Writer: Dana Ludvik, Public Relations Coordinator, NU State Museum, 402-472-3779