Golden Pond, KY—The Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory, and the West Kentucky
Amateur Astronomers (WKAA) are preparing for a fun-filled Astronomy Day. International
Astronomy Day will be on Saturday, May 7th.
Astronomy Day is a world-wide event to celebrate all facets of astronomy. This year the
planetarium will be having kids’ activities, solar viewing, and a special program hosted by the
WKAA, Beginners Tips on How to Choose a Telescope. Shows that day will also be free as we
celebrate our grand opening for the new planetarium projector, SkyExplorer.
Planetarium shows, featuring the new SkyExplorer Digital Projection System will be available
throughout the day. The West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers will also be offering free solar
viewing in the observatory.
“The Golden Pond Planetarium takes visitors out of this world on grand adventures through space.”
said Lori Kent, executive director for the Friends of Land Between the Lakes. “the new projection
system provides the best rendering capacities and delivers the most realistic image quality for an
immersive experience throughout the domed theater.”
Space science crafts will be provided, along with free posters and stickers. A tutorial for beginners
on how to purchase telescopes and binoculars will be conducted by the WKAA.
The 360-degree, surround-sound, 40-foot domed planetarium theater is temperature controlled and
has comfortable high back seats. Surround sound helps to add to the experience. The new
SkyExplorer projection system provides the best rendering capacities and delivers the most realistic
image quality for an immersive experience throughout the domed theater. Solar viewing will be
weather dependent. For show schedules and other information on the planetarium
visit: www.landbetweenthelakes.us/planetarium.
The Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory is located at 238 Visitor Center Drive in Golden Pond.