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Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event

Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event

Mady Kiser April 7, 2024

  On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass through Carmel around 3 p.m., the last total solar eclipse to pass through the continental United States until 2044. Many students at this school...

CCS school board to change 2024 spring break in view of total solar eclipse

CCS school board to change 2024 spring break in view of total solar eclipse

Helena Wang May 2, 2023

In anticipation of Carmel’s first total solar eclipse in 819 years, the CCS school board has adjusted next year’s spring break in light of the phenomenon on April 8, 2024. According to the 2023-24...

Planetarium Club to host show on Oct. 24

Zainab Idrees October 19, 2019

Planetarium Club will host a public show in the planetarium on Oct. 24. The show is called “Birth of Planet Earth”, which will focus on the formation of planets around the sun. Keith Turner, club...

As interest in space initiatives increases, CHS determines impact of astronomy education

As interest in space initiatives increases, CHS determines impact of astronomy education

James Yin May 23, 2019

On April 11 of this year, a group of researchers working for the Event Horizon Telescope released the first-ever photo of a black hole, a celestial object from the Messier 87 galaxy. In October, scientists...

Attendees at the Planetarium Show on Sept. 28 watch the show. Turner said viewers were able to learn about identifying various constellations and stars among a variety of other interesting information.

A Starry Night: Astronomy club sponsor, leader reflect on recent planetarium show

Kris Otten September 29, 2017

Astronomy teacher Keith Turner and students held a planetarium show at the CHS planetarium on Sept. 28. Doors opened to the public at 7 p.m. and the show began at 7:30 p.m. with tickets selling for $4...

Professor to conduct research at CHS planetarium

Professor to conduct research at CHS planetarium

Beats April 28, 2016

This summer, Michael Jones, Ph.D. and professor at Brigham Young University will research new technology here in the planetarium. Graduate students will accompany Jones. The technology is a Google Glass...

Planetarium Club to host public show March 24

Planetarium Club to host public show March 24

Beats March 9, 2016

Planetarium Club will host a public event on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Keith Turner, club sponsor and science teacher, said students in the club will host it. His goal is to have them completely take over...

The Planetarium Club will put on a public show on Feb. 25. The club is also discussing events outside of the planetarium for members. MARY SALZMANN / PHOTO

Planetarium Club to host public event Feb. 25

Beats February 16, 2016

According to Keith Turner, club sponsor and science teacher, Planetarium Club will host a public show on Feb. 25. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the planetarium. Club members will also meet on...

The Planetarium Club will put on a public show on Feb. 25. The club is also discussing events outside of the planetarium for members. MARY SALZMANN / PHOTO

Planetarium Club to host event Oct. 29

Beats October 8, 2015

Planetarium Club will host a public planetarium show on  Oct. 29. The show is called “Perseus and Andromeda” and is a cartoon retelling of Clash of the Titans. The show is purposefully timed...

Planetarium Club’s first event planned for Sept. 17

Planetarium Club’s first event planned for Sept. 17

Beats September 15, 2015

The Planetarium Club’s first event is planned for Sept. 17. Although the club has not yet held a callout meeting, several astronomy students said they are interested in helping with the show. Keith...

Students in astronomy classes can learn how to operate the Planetarium by joining the club. They also organize and put on public shows.

Planetarium Club seeking members

Beats August 28, 2015

Keith Turner, Planetarium Club sponsor and science teacher, needs new students to join the club. In need of leaders, he is asking students in his astronomy classes who are interested in learning how...

Kids watch a show put on by the Planetarium Club. According to Keith Turner, planetarium director and club sponsor, there are three different shows for the kids. ADAM GOSTOMELSKY/PHOTO

Planetarium Club prepares shows for kids

Beats April 15, 2015

The Planetarium Club will put on shows for the next two weeks for elementary school students, preschool students and a life skills class. Over the course of the school year, classes in all 11 elementary...

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