The myths, astronomical phenomena and constellations of the sky in the Southern Hemisphere will be explored in the live astronomy show "Southern Skies" at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Fiske Planetarium on Friday, Dec. 7, and Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Recent CU-Boulder graduates Sanlyn Buxner and Deidre Brucker will present the show, which introduces the audience to basic southern constellations and how to navigate the southern sky. They also will display stunning images sent back by the Hubble Space Telescope and show the audience how to find the more exciting objects that can be seen with the naked eye or with a telescope.
Brucker explained that most people in the Northern Hemisphere never get the chance to witness the splendor of the southern sky. The show will focus on the Greek, Egyptian, Maori, Aborigine, South American and tribal constellations.
The show also will look into the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds, two irregular galaxies full of amazing objects that are visible to the naked eye in the Southern Hemisphere, as well as some nebulae and clusters.
Fiske Planetarium's monthly live shows give the audience a chance to talk to numerous experts from CU-Boulder.
Tickets go on sale at 7 p.m. the night of the show and are $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and children. Fiske Planetarium is located at Regent Drive and Kittredge Loop Drive on the CU-Boulder campus.
For more information on upcoming shows or other programs call (303) 492-5001 or visit the planetarium's Web site at .