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We are taking a few more requests for July 2024 and will begin to pencil in Autumn 2024 requests. As the outreach arm of the Department of Astronomy, we are not a full-fledged or staffed science center. We do our best to meet all requests. We offer public shows based on staffing availability. The Planetarium at COSI is open for public programs.

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Moon Phase Diagram for May2024

What's Up? - Ohio Skylights May 2024

By Alyssa Whalen

Happy May! Ohio’s weather is finally becoming more consistent after the whirlwind of a spring. The sun is rising bright and early around 6:15 am, and setting at 8:40 pm, averaging nearly…

Partial Solar Eclipse.

What's Up? - Ohio Skylights April 2024

By Alyssa Whalen
Solar Eclipse Edition

The long-awaited 2024 solar eclipse is upon us! Cross your fingers for clear skies onMonday, April 8th, because it will be quite a sight.

What is a Solar Eclipse?

An…

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Ohio SkyLites - March 2024

By Alyssa Whalen
Constellations, Planets, and Astronomical Events Visible in March 2024

Happy Spring! Despite the predictions of a groundhog in February, March is consistently the astronomical start of…

Image from Sunset on Mount Lemmon, Arizona

Ohio SkyLites - February 2024

By Alyssa Whalen
Constellations, Planets, and Astronomical Events Visible in February 2024

While winter brings cold winds and slippery sidewalks, it also brings long nights to go out and observe! However…

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Wayne Schlingman
Wayne Schlingman
Director, Arne Slettebak OSU Planetarium
schlingman.4@osu.edu
Picture of Elvira Cruz-Cruz
Elvira Cruz-Cruz
Planetarium Presenter
cruz-cruz.1@osu.edu
Liam Dubay
Liam Dubay
Planetarium Presenter
dubay.11@osu.edu
Ness Mayker-Chen
Ness Mayker-Chen
Planetarium Presenter
mayker.1@osu.edu

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