Appold Planetarium

Mystery of the Christmas Star

The Star of Bethlehem is part of every telling of the Christmas story. What was this Star and what was so remarkable that the wise men undertook the long journey across the desert from Babylon to Bethlehem? What sign did they see that made them expect the birth of a king?

Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem and discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. The Appold Planetarium’s holiday show Mystery of the Christmas Star investigates possible dates for the birth of Christ and looks at recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during this timeframe. This modern telling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

Admission prices for Mystery of the Christmas Star are $5 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The family-friendly shows are offered at 7:30 p.m. on:
Friday, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Saturday, December 2 and 9

Reservations are encouraged at planetarium@lourdes.edu or 419-517-8897

 

Face masks are encouraged. Reservations are strongly recommended. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Dr. Laura Megeath, Appold Planetarium Coordinator, at planetarium@lourdes.edu or call 419-517-8897.

Directions to Lourdes

• From US-23 take Exit #234 – the first (or last) exit in Ohio – (Rt.51/184 east-Sylvania)
• Turn left (west) onto Monroe Street and continue .6 miles to Main Street (Key Bank is on the right)
• Turn left (south) onto Main Street and continue on Main for .5 miles to Convent Boulevard
• Turn right (west) onto Convent Boulevard and continue for .3 miles
• Turn right at the Lourdes University driveway – 6832 Convent Boulevard.

 

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