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Learn about Indian River State Colleges Hallstrom Planetarium and its upcoming shows with director Jon Bell at 4 p.m. Saturday at 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.(Photo: LEAH VOSS/TCPALM)

The Treasure Coasts only planetarium is kicking off a year full of stars.

Learn about Indian River State Colleges Hallstrom Planetarium and its upcoming shows with director Jon Bell at 4 p.m. Saturday at 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.

The event includes a live star talk that highlights the current evening sky, as well as telescope viewing with the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society, weather permitting.

Its the first of the planetariums free STEAM Talks on select Saturday afternoons. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Topics of the 45-minute talks range from the stars to the seas. One talk includes updates on space exploration by Russell Romanella, former NASA director of safety and mission assurance. Another talk features a dynamic presentation about the story of chemistry by IRSC chemistry professor Paul Horton.

Laurie's Stories: Travel to planets, moons and stars at Treasure Coast's only planetarium

The planetariums Kid Space sky shows return 11 a.m. Oct. 19 and continues select Saturdays. Children take scientific voyages of discovery as they learn about the stars, constellations, Earth, moon, planets and exploration of outer space. All adults must be accompanied by at least one child ages 4-12. The cost is $5 each.

Learn about Indian River State Colleges Hallstrom Planetarium and its upcoming shows with director Jon Bell at 4 p.m. Saturday at 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.(Photo: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO FROM IRSC)

The free Transit of Mercury sky-viewing event is Nov. 11. Experience guided views of the planet as it passes directly between Earth and the sun safely, through filtered telescopes.

The free Astronomy Day and Night open house is Feb. 1. It features telescopes, guest speakers, handouts, planetarium mini-shows and guided views of the sky.

Heres a list of the planetariums upcoming Starlight Series shows:

Planetarium shows are recommended for ages 10 and older. Bring a sweater or light jacket because the air temperature is kept at 72 degrees.

The cost for most planetarium shows is $5. To buy tickets online, go to irsc.edu. To buy tickets from the box office, call 800-220-9915 or go to the McAlpin Fine Arts Center lobby from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The planetarium uses a 360-degree immersive digital OmniSTAR projection system and a state-of-the-art Spitz automated projector to recreate the sky, sun, moon and planets among the stars on the 40-foot dome ceiling during shows.

Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter and columnist dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Read her weekly column,Laurie's Stories, on TCPalm.com.Follow her on Twitter at@TCPalmLaurieor Facebook atfaceboook.com/TCPalmLaurie.

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