Published: Jan. 4, 2001

For centuries people have attempted to prove the existence of planets circling distant stars. On Friday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 p.m. the Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado at Boulder will explore the topic.

"Searching for Distant Worlds," a pre-recorded program presented by the planetarium, will explore recent discoveries of unknown planets in newfound solar systems, and explain why it is so difficult to find these distant worlds.

Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and children and go on sale at 7 p.m. the night of the show.

For more information call (303) 492-5001 or visit the planetariumÂ’s Web site at .