Follow the Star: A Holiday Journey Through the Night Sky
✨ Journey back two millennia with Star of Wonder, a captivating holiday planetarium show that brings the mystery of the Magi’s guiding star to life! 🌟 For centuries, scientists and historians have explored the celestial phenomenon that may have led the Three Kings to Bethlehem. Across the ancient world, cultures carefully watched the night sky, each offering unique interpretations of unusual cosmic events.
Was the Star of Bethlehem a brilliant comet, an exploding star, or an extraordinary planetary alignment? Discover the fascinating scientific possibilities behind one of history’s most enduring astronomical mysteries.
📍 Mallory Kountze Planetarium — UNO Durham Science Center 📅 Dec 12 & 13 (Fri & Sat) 🕒 Showtimes: 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM 🚪 Doors open 10 minutes before showtime 🅿️ Free parking 💲 $10 per person — online pre-purchase required 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/PublicPlanetarium/7603
Join us this holiday season for an unforgettable night under the stars! ✨🌙
Announcements
Summer Camp Registration Opens January 5th!
Our team is hard at work preparing for an amazing 2026 summer camp season, and registration opens January 5, 2026!
Take a sneak peek at some of the exciting camps we have planned: 🤖 Sphero Robotics – a brand-new hands-on tech adventure ♜ Get Your Game On – a fan favorite for strategic fun 🏀 STEM in Sports – now expanded for 6th–8th graders! Campers will team up with biomechanics grad students to explore sports technology and boost athletic performance. 🏌️
It’s shaping up to be another unforgettable summer of learning, fun, and discovery.
Nebraska Science Olympiad 2026: Where Curiosity Meets Competition
🌟 Calling All Young STEM Stars! 🌟
The Nebraska Science Olympiad is a hands-on academic competition for middle and high school students, designed to inspire and empower Nebraska’s next generation of STEM leaders. Each year, we support over 90 teams of talented students in science, math, engineering, robotics, and computer science. 🔬🤖📐
The true value of Science Olympiad extends well beyond competition day. Students train all year, tackling exciting, inquiry-based challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
📅 State Competition: Saturday, April 18, 2026
📍 Location: UNL East Campus, Lincoln, NE
Don’t wait—sign your school up today and help students explore, learn, and shine! ✨
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