Transcript for 18 - 24 August

RACHEL
Welcome to Idaho Skies for the third week of August. We’re your hosts, Rachel…

PAUL
…and Paul.

RACHEL
The moon is full on the 20th. The full moon in August is called the Dog Days or Sturgeon Moon.

PAUL
The full moon means its light will wash out all the fainter stars.

RACHEL
That makes the full moon a bad time to do any star gazing by eye or with binoculars.

PAUL
Did you know Idaho has three planetariums open to the public?

RACHEL
That’s right. The first is located at BYU Idaho in Rexburg.

PAUL
The BYU Idaho planetarium gives presentations every Thursday evening.

RACHEL
Because of summer vacations, August is the only month that they are closed.

PAUL
So keep your eyes open for the resumption of shows next month.

RACHEL
A link to the planetarium can be found on the campus website, www.byui.edu

PAUL
The Wittenberger planetarium at the College of Idaho in Caldwell is the second Idaho planetarium.

RACHEL
The College of Idaho planetarium typically gives shows on the third Wednesday of the month.

PAUL
However, you need to make a reservation in order to attend its presentations.

RACHEL
Call the mathematics and physical sciences department to make your reservation.

PAUL
You’ll find a link to the planetarium at the college of Idaho website, www.collegeofidaho.edu

RACHEL
Idaho’s largest planetarium is located at the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.

PAUL
The Faulkner gives more presentations than any other Idaho planetarium.

RACHEL
You’ll find shows on Tuesday and Friday at 2, 3:30, 7, and 8:15 PM.

PAUL
… Wednesday and Thursday at 2 and 3:30 PM.

RACHEL
… and Saturday at 2, 4, 7, and 8:15 PM.

PAUL
This summer the Faulkner planetarium is presenting shows like Light Years from Andromeda, Star Signs, and Lifestyles of the Stars.

RACHEL
You’ll find the Faulkner Planetarium schedule on the College of Southern Idaho website, www.csi.edu.

PAUL
Idaho is also home to three major astronomy clubs.

RACHEL
These include the Boise Astronomical Society, the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, and the Idaho Falls Astronomical Society.

PAUL
Check their respective websites for meeting times and places.

RACHEL
Joining one of these astronomy clubs is a great way to learn about astronomy.

PAUL
That’s Idaho Skies for the third week of August. Next week, the moon passes very close to Jupiter for the second time this month.

RACHEL
Be sure to follow us on Twitter at Idaho Skies for this week’s event reminders and sky maps.

For Idaho Skies this is Rachel…

PAUL
and Paul.

RACHEL
Dark skies and bright stars.