- Waubonsie Valley High
- Public Programs
- Sky Map Nights
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Sky Map Nights
On Tuesday nights during the school year, the WVHS Planetarium offers Sky Map Nights. Visitors will learn how to read a current sky map, practice using it in the planetarium, and take it home to use in their own backyard. The program changes from month to month as the night sky, and therefore the map, changes. Each program concludes with space exploration news and a Q&A.
For years, this program was called the Scout Program because of the connection to scouting requirements. The program has not changed, but now everyone is welcome!
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Program Details
- Taught by a certified science teacher.
- Current sky map handouts will be provided.
- Approximately 50 minutes in length.
- No schedule, check Webstore for dates.
- 1:5 Adult to Kid Ratio! One adult is REQUIRED to attend for every 5 kids.
- Many groups purchase tickets for the same program. Adults need to be attentive to their group's behavior.
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Seating & Accessibility
- Seating – The planetarium has 60 theater chairs. Multiple groups will purchase seats for the same program.
- Handicap Accessible – Maximum of 2 wheelchairs.
- Restrooms – One single-stalled restroom is in the hallway.
- Planet Hallway - Solar system model in the hallway, but no exhibit or multipurpose room.
- Assistive Hearing Devices – FM devices can be plugged directly into the sound system. Just ask.
- OPEN SEATING Tickets will not have a seat assignment. Seating is open and first come. Arrive early to find seating as a group.
- NO LATE ADMISSION Programs will start on time. If you arrive more than 5 minutes late, you will not be admitted. Expect traffic to be heavy and plan accordingly.
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Tickets
- $5 per seat
- Tickets are only available in the online Webstore
- Children (2 & under) do not need a ticket if they sit on a lap.
- As programs sell out, more dates will be added to the Webstore.
- Soldout programs disappear from the Webstore.
- 1:5 Adult to Kid Ratio! One adult is REQUIRED to attend for every 5 kids.
- Tickets are nonrefundable or transferable
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Visit Guide
1:5 Adult to Kid Ratio! One adult is REQUIRED to attend for every 5 kids. Many groups purchase tickets for the same program. Adults need to be attentive to their group's behavior.
All visitors are expected to…
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Respect the planetarium and school facilities.
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Refrain from placing shoes on the seats.
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Refrain from bringing beverages & food (unless for medical reasons).
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Refrain from noise or light pollution (turn OFF all electronics & lights).
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Webstore Directions
- Select the program TIME & DATE for purchase. Family Night programs are presented multiple times on the same date.
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Click ADD TO CART to add a ticket to the cart. Click again (and again) for the total number of tickets. The number in the blue circle next to the cart (top right) will increase.
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Click CHECK OUT (top right) **Redirects to Pushcoin.com
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IPSD 204 Parents login. Select any student for “related to”. Proceed to payment.
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OTHER VISITORS must create a NEW account. If you have an existing PushCoin account with another school district, you will need to create a separate PushCoin account using a different email address. Proceed to payment.
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DO NOT PRINT! Visitors will 'check in' with last name or email address linked to Pushcoin account.
- Need help? Contact sharon_wiertelak@ipsd.org